Data Engineer

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

The Data Engineer will operate, maintain, and improve the data quality, accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, and processing speed to meet Apex Fintech Solution's goal in enhancing financial services through technology. By working on innovative data solutions, this role supports the company's mission to empower dynamic fintech initiatives and change the industry landscape. The Data Engineer will bridge the complex world of data with the company's strategic objectives, making information a powerful tool for business transformation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and optimize data pipelines, ensuring robustness and scalability for handling vast amounts of data
• Develop and maintain real-time database systems and data warehousing solutions that align with business needs
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and implement systems that provide critical business insights through data analytics
• Enhance data quality and reliability by implementing modern data management techniques and technologies
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing system optimizations to reduce downtime and improve data processing efficiency
• Document all data architecture processes and systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Support data platform operations in all environments during business hours.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in Python and minimum of 2+ years’ experience with Cloud Data technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experienced in ETL processes using micro services

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in data engineering with a proven track record in data management systems

Experience in the financial services industry preferred but not required

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a modern hybrid office environment
• Collaborative team settings with open communication channels across various departments
• Fast-paced atmosphere that values creativity, innovation, and results, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision making

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.