Principal Software Architect (Trading Execution)

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, and Belfast.
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:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Software Architect specializing in real-time trading systems and the entire trading systems lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of trading technologies, significant experience in architecting high-performance, low-latency trading solutions, and a passion for innovation. As a Lead Architect, you will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of our trading platform, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and scalability. You will be a high-profile member of the team, interacting with business stakeholders, clients, and regulators. You will work extremely closely with the engineering teams, to create collaborative technology designs, and to insure there are consistent best practices for design and growth as fundamental tenets of the engineering process.
Duties/Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and development of our trading solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices
• Scalability and Performance: Help design systems with a focus on high performance and high scalability to support rapid growth and expansion
• Technology Strategy: Help define and drive the technology strategy for the trading platform, including the selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, QA, operations, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery of trading solutions
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest technological advancements in the trading space and incorporate new approaches and technologies where appropriate
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence
• Compliance: Ensure that all architectural designs adhere to relevant regulatory requirements, security standards, and trading compliance protocols

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent prior experience)
• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 5 years specializing in real-time trading systems.
• Extensive experience with low-latency, high-frequency trading systems
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Relevant certifications in architecture, cloud technologies, or trading systems are a plus
• Prior experience in a financial services (with a focus on regulatory requirements and compliance ) or fintech environment preferred ​

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, and financial markets preferred

Work Environment:

• This job operates in an office environment.

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​ 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.
Salary Range
$197,400-$246,750
The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment
We're looking for all kinds of people.
At Apex, we believe that wealth management and investing should be accessible to everyone, and we strive to create spaces to democratize investing for folks of all walks of life. Internally, we embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace, which reflects our company vision and mission. We value every team member's unique perspective and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Join us in our mission to empower and celebrate individual differences.
Apex is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We ensure that qualified applicants receive fair consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. We stand by this commitment to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.