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Austin, Texas, United States
Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.
At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.
When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees.
Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex.
We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received:
Best Places to Work
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn
WealthTech of the Year
2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards
The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies
2024 - Presented by CNBC
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Software Engineer I will be part of Apex’s, Apex Leadership & Development Program (ALDP). ALDP program is our star early career development initialtive designed to develop well rounded leader with GREATness (Grit, Results, Empathy, Accountability, & Teamwork). You'll go through an intensive 6-8 week cross-functional training program to learn financial services and align to a specific department. The program is designed for new graduates and will provide ongoing education and career development. Software Engineers are free to explore unique solutions and try fresh ideas that may benefit our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies.
This opportunity is expected to begin July 2025 at our Austin, Texas office location.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Working with a variety of languages/frameworks, such as Java, Go, Python and technologies such as RDBMS, Kubernetes, and Docker, Google Cloud Platform
Designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining and improving software
Building resilient, self-scaling, self-healing services that allow you to sleep through the night
Writing high-quality, well-tested code. Maintaining high code-quality standards across your team via code reviews
Attending training to learn about options trading and financial markets
Encouraging innovation by questioning business processes throughout the company
What you can expect:
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
A hybrid work environment with a 4 days in office a week
A fast paced rapidly changing environment
A highly collaborative environment where everyone is focused on outcomes that build momentum for Apex to reach its goals
A culture that values a test-centric approach to software development
Mentorship from Senior engineers and Engineering Managers
Quarterly 2-day hackathons and bi-weekly Tech Connects
Required Skills/Abilities:
Experience of 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
Availability for a late June 2025 start date
Ability to relocate to Austin, TX
Excellent problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Previous knowledge in financial markets isn’t required, but interest is a plus
Adaptability: while you enjoy establishing process and standards, you understand the need to be flexible and enjoy trying new things
Education and/or Experience:
Grad date scheduled in Spring or Early Summer of 2026
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline or relevant years experience
Minimum requirement of a 3.0 GPA
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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.
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.