Manager, Software Engineering (Front-End)

Manager, Software Engineering (Front-End)

Apex Fintech Solutions

555 SW Morrison StSuite 350Portland, OR 97204

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 a highly skilled and experiencedManager, Software Engineering (Front-End) to lead and grow our engineering team focused on building front-end applications and components built on our Custody Platform, targeted at Fintech and Advisory businesses. This individual will be responsible for driving the technical vision, architecture, and development, ensuring it meets the highest standards of performance, reliability, and scalability.

Duties/ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Management:

• Lead a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment
• Set clear goals and help the team prioritize tasks

Technical Vision and Strategy:

• Develop and implement the technical strategy and roadmap for front end applications and components that support web-based and mobile experiences that support Apex's Fintech and Advisory customers
• Ensure the system architecture is scalable, efficient, and robust

Development and Delivery:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and deployment of new features and system updates
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, QA, and Operations

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure systems meet stringent uptime and performance requirements
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to detect and resolve issues proactively
• Conduct post-mortem analyses for any incidents and implement corrective actions

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required (or equivalent prior experience)
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
• Proven experience with trading systems, financial services, or a closely related industry
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong proficiency and experience working with back-end service integration through GraphQL and REST APIs
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture

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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.

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.

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