WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.
Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.
If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.
AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:
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2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
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2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
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2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
ABOUT THIS ROLE
First-level software engineers will be part of the Apex Leadership & Development Program (ALDP), a cohort based, early career program designed to enable success through an intensive 6-8 week cross-functional training program focused on exploring the financial services industry and technology teams across Apex. The program is designed for recent college graduates and will provide ongoing education and career development opportunities.
As a Security Engineer I at Apex Fintech Solutions, you are free to explore unique solutions and try fresh ideas that may benefit our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies. You’ll collaborate with some of tech’s sharpest minds to solve the firm’s ever-changing but exciting challenges. Working in tech at AFS means that you’ll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
Apex engineering teams are charged with building the services our clients love and are at the heart of our future product innovations. Apex has begun its transformation from on-premise infrastructure to the Public Cloud platforms, and our team is responsible for transforming our products into the next-generation clearing platform that will lead our industry for years to come.
This opportunity is expected to begin late June 2025.
You’ll be responsible for:
Working with a variety of languages/frameworks, such as Java, Go, Python and technologies such as RDBMS, Kubernetes, and Docker, various Public Cloud Platforms
Collaborate with development teams to design and implement secure software architecture and coding practices.
Perform regular security assessments, including static and dynamic code analysis and penetration testing, to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.
Track, prioritize, and manage vulnerabilities discovered in applications, and work with stakeholders to resolve them promptly.
Review source code software/system designs, consult with software engineers across the organization to identify and/or avoid security issues using SDLC standards and security best practices
Create and manage automated security testing using CI/CD processes and pipelines
Learn from and apply design techniques and coding standards coached by our Senior Engineers
Provide training and guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, application security threats, and best practices
Attending training to learn more about the financial markets
What you can expect:
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A highly collaborative environment where everyone is focused on outcomes that build momentum for Apex to reach its goals
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A culture that values a test-centric approach to software development
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End-to-end ownership of what you deploy. From documentation to service-level objectives, your team is ultimately responsible for the health of your products
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Contribute to and benefit from a culture of continuous learning. Access to mentors, generous policies regarding attending industry conferences and book reimbursement, regular lunch-and-learns
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Two-week long orientation and initial training program including FINRA Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) Exam learning sessions, leadership introductions, and core competency assessments
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Encourage innovation by questioning business processes throughout the company
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Mentorship from senior engineers and engineering managers
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Quarterly 2-day hackathons and bi-weekly Tech Connects
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An environment committed to using the right tool to get the job done
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Work that matters
Education and/or Experience:
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A Bachelor’s degree in Software, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline or relevant years of experience
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Experience in software development skills in a modern object-oriented programming language, ideally Java / Go, or Python or C#, an RDBMS, and the ability to learn new languages and technologies quickly
Work Environment:
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This opportunity operates in an office environment 3 days a week in Austin, TX
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This opportunity operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Requirements:
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Ability to start late June 2025 alongside other cohort members
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Eligibility to work in the US without employer sponsorship
We'd love to hear about:
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Exceptional problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
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Curiosity to learn and a drive to improve
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Ability to thrive in collaborative environments
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Effective communication skills
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Demonstrated leadership ability
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Interest in financial markets and fintech
#engineering #entry-level #full-time #LI-DNI
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our Rewards
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.
EEO Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Disability Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
Top Skills
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Apex is a market-leading, technologically independent software company that provides safe, frictionless digital execution, clearing, and storage for the global universe of investable assets. What drives us is creating independence that produces ownership of the data that is used to build community, increase financial literacy, and eliminate barriers to economic opportunities for the next generation of digital wealth creation.
To do this, our team members live above just doing a job and are those who are building careers. We don’t merely complete tasks at Apex; we have a purpose to be realized. Our colleagues champion why we do what we do.
We each strive to change the world and widen our impact with the breadth and depth of our client base and end investors.
Why Work With Us
We are bold enough to do what needs to be done. Savvy enough to know what that is. Kind and candid enough to tell it like it is every step of the way. We are compelling in our own right but devoted to joint success. We watch our backs. We scout the way ahead. We put ourselves, our team, and our clients in a position to soar.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
