ABOUT THIS ROLE We're seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking individual to join us as a Staff Platform Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team with the urgency of a startup and the expertise of an established organisation. Due to the space we innovate in, your products will process billions of transactions per day in real-time and power both startup and established industry participants. As a Staff Platform Engineer in this multi-disciplinary team, you will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our API edge services, tooling, and infrastructure to ensure robust and secure API management. Collaborating closely with development teams, product managers, and system administrators, you will manage and enhance our API management solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. Responsibilities Edge Services Leadership: Design and oversee the implementation of enterprise-level API edge services and infrastructure to ensure optimal organization, security, and efficiency. Lead the establishment of best practices for API management, encompassing version control, security policies, and sophisticated traffic management techniques. Advanced NGINX Configuration and Optimisation: Take a lead role in configuring and optimizing NGINX servers to efficiently handle high-volume traffic. Drive the advancement of load balancing, reverse proxying, and caching strategies to maximize performance. Automation and Integration: Architect and mature automation scripts and tools to enhance deployments and configurations robustness. Spearhead the integration of API solutions with CI/CD pipelines to fully automate the deployment process. Lead comprehensive infrastructure automation initiatives to support the robust deployment and management of our services. Documentation and Training: Develop comprehensive documentation, guidelines, and best practices for your services. Lead training sessions to ensure teams are proficient and can effectively implement best practices. Proactive Monitoring and System Optimisation: Lead the efforts in monitoring the performance and security of our services, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and potential issues. Oversee the enhancement of infrastructure efficiency and implement advanced logging and monitoring solutions to deliver real-time performance and security insights. Strategic Collaboration and Communication: Act as a senior point of contact with development teams, system administrators, and other key stakeholders to secure and amplify alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives. Lead the communication of updates, enhancements, and changes to all relevant teams. Facilitate post-implementation reviews and drive forward recommendations for continuous improvement. Technical Leadership: Offer support and guidance to junior engineers on best practices and procedures. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of prior platform engineering experience with knowledge of enterprise API management tools (Apigee, Kong, Tyk) and NGINX configuration. Experience with Agile development methodologies and an iterative approach to delivering software. Required Skills/Abilities Expertise with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible). Expertise in software release tooling, GitOps, and CI/CD practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams. Knowledge of API management methodologies, security practices, and traffic management strategies. Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week. Our Rewards We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program. 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.
30/05/2026
Full time
ABOUT THIS ROLE We're seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking individual to join us as a Staff Platform Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced team with the urgency of a startup and the expertise of an established organisation. Due to the space we innovate in, your products will process billions of transactions per day in real-time and power both startup and established industry participants. As a Staff Platform Engineer in this multi-disciplinary team, you will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our API edge services, tooling, and infrastructure to ensure robust and secure API management. Collaborating closely with development teams, product managers, and system administrators, you will manage and enhance our API management solutions, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability. Responsibilities Edge Services Leadership: Design and oversee the implementation of enterprise-level API edge services and infrastructure to ensure optimal organization, security, and efficiency. Lead the establishment of best practices for API management, encompassing version control, security policies, and sophisticated traffic management techniques. Advanced NGINX Configuration and Optimisation: Take a lead role in configuring and optimizing NGINX servers to efficiently handle high-volume traffic. Drive the advancement of load balancing, reverse proxying, and caching strategies to maximize performance. Automation and Integration: Architect and mature automation scripts and tools to enhance deployments and configurations robustness. Spearhead the integration of API solutions with CI/CD pipelines to fully automate the deployment process. Lead comprehensive infrastructure automation initiatives to support the robust deployment and management of our services. Documentation and Training: Develop comprehensive documentation, guidelines, and best practices for your services. Lead training sessions to ensure teams are proficient and can effectively implement best practices. Proactive Monitoring and System Optimisation: Lead the efforts in monitoring the performance and security of our services, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and potential issues. Oversee the enhancement of infrastructure efficiency and implement advanced logging and monitoring solutions to deliver real-time performance and security insights. Strategic Collaboration and Communication: Act as a senior point of contact with development teams, system administrators, and other key stakeholders to secure and amplify alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives. Lead the communication of updates, enhancements, and changes to all relevant teams. Facilitate post-implementation reviews and drive forward recommendations for continuous improvement. Technical Leadership: Offer support and guidance to junior engineers on best practices and procedures. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years of prior platform engineering experience with knowledge of enterprise API management tools (Apigee, Kong, Tyk) and NGINX configuration. Experience with Agile development methodologies and an iterative approach to delivering software. Required Skills/Abilities Expertise with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible). Expertise in software release tooling, GitOps, and CI/CD practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams. Knowledge of API management methodologies, security practices, and traffic management strategies. Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week. Our Rewards We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program. 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.
ABOUT THIS ROLE We're seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward thinking individual to join us as a Staff Software Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast paced team with the urgency of a startup and the expertise of an established organisation. Your products will process billions of transactions per day in real time and power both startup and established industry participants. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and evolve microservices architecture for the billing platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability across the distributed system. Lead technical decision making for complex billing workflows involving rate configurations, charge calculations, settlement generation, and end customer processing, balancing business requirements with system performance and cost constraints. Drive performance optimization of data intensive operations leveraging BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and caching strategies to handle high volume financial calculations and reporting at scale. Mentor and guide engineers across multiple teams, establishing best practices for Java development, Bazel build configurations, database migrations with Flyway, and event driven architectures. Own system reliability and operational excellence, implementing comprehensive monitoring with Datadog, designing robust error handling and validation, and ensuring SLOs are met for critical financial processes. Collaborate cross functionally with product, finance, and compliance teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, managing integrations with external financial systems and internal platform services. Establish and maintain technical standards for the billing domain, including testing strategies, API design with gRPC and Protobuf, database schema evolution, and deployment practices across multiple environments. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) required; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in software development with a deep knowledge in one or more programming languages, including Java and Python. Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies for backend services. Experience contributing to epics and participating in technical direction and implementation strategy for projects. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools, automating build, test, and deployment processes. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with SQL, including the ability to write complex queries and optimise database performance, e.g., Postgres, MS SQL Server. Experience in financial services a plus. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Expertise with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible). Expertise in software release tooling, GitOps, and CI/CD practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams. Knowledge of API management methodologies, security practices, and traffic management strategies. WORK ENVIRONMENT This role operates in a hybrid office environment with two days per week in the office. BENEFITS Market leading salary with annual bonus. 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays. Training and development budget. Pension matched up to 7%. Private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care. Life insurance. Flexible working hours, parental leave, modern city center office, and hybrid work schedule. Monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, charitable matching gift program. 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. 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.
30/05/2026
Full time
ABOUT THIS ROLE We're seeking an innovative, passionate, and forward thinking individual to join us as a Staff Software Engineer. This is an opportunity to join a fast paced team with the urgency of a startup and the expertise of an established organisation. Your products will process billions of transactions per day in real time and power both startup and established industry participants. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and evolve microservices architecture for the billing platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability across the distributed system. Lead technical decision making for complex billing workflows involving rate configurations, charge calculations, settlement generation, and end customer processing, balancing business requirements with system performance and cost constraints. Drive performance optimization of data intensive operations leveraging BigQuery, PostgreSQL, and caching strategies to handle high volume financial calculations and reporting at scale. Mentor and guide engineers across multiple teams, establishing best practices for Java development, Bazel build configurations, database migrations with Flyway, and event driven architectures. Own system reliability and operational excellence, implementing comprehensive monitoring with Datadog, designing robust error handling and validation, and ensuring SLOs are met for critical financial processes. Collaborate cross functionally with product, finance, and compliance teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions, managing integrations with external financial systems and internal platform services. Establish and maintain technical standards for the billing domain, including testing strategies, API design with gRPC and Protobuf, database schema evolution, and deployment practices across multiple environments. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) required; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in software development with a deep knowledge in one or more programming languages, including Java and Python. Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies for backend services. Experience contributing to epics and participating in technical direction and implementation strategy for projects. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools, automating build, test, and deployment processes. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with SQL, including the ability to write complex queries and optimise database performance, e.g., Postgres, MS SQL Server. Experience in financial services a plus. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Expertise with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible). Expertise in software release tooling, GitOps, and CI/CD practices. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams. Knowledge of API management methodologies, security practices, and traffic management strategies. WORK ENVIRONMENT This role operates in a hybrid office environment with two days per week in the office. BENEFITS Market leading salary with annual bonus. 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays. Training and development budget. Pension matched up to 7%. Private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care. Life insurance. Flexible working hours, parental leave, modern city center office, and hybrid work schedule. Monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, charitable matching gift program. 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. 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.
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. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, 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: 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 Senior Product Manager (SLA Management) to own the end to end strategy, governance, and execution of Service Level Agreement (SLA) management across our technology products and platforms. You will define customer facing SLAs and internal Service Level Objectives (SLOs), translate them into product and architectural requirements, and lead cross functional teams to ensure consistent, measurable, and auditable service delivery. You will partner closely with Engineering, SRE/DevOps, Support, Operations, Legal, and Customer teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and market differentiating service performance. Duties / Responsibilities Define and execute product strategy, vision, and multi quarter roadmap Generate insights and actionable recommendations aligned to business goals Balance day to day execution with long term product vision Collaborate with Engineering to define technical requirements, APIs, and system architecture Drive product launches and coordinate cross functional delivery Partner with customers and senior business leaders to identify product opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and external partners Facilitate effective ceremonies and maintain clear stakeholder communications Serve as primary point of contact for product related initiatives Define and measure success criteria and KPIs for product features Leverage analytics and data tools to drive continuous improvement Monitor product performance, adoption, and user satisfaction Use insights to inform product roadmap and feature prioritization Education and/or Experience 5+ years of product management experience Demonstrated success shipping products at scale Experience working in agile development environment Required Skills / Abilities Strong understanding of modern software development practices, APIs, and Agile methodologies Proficiency with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Miro Strong analytical skills with experience using SQL, Excel, BI platforms, or similar tools Ability to work effectively with engineering teams on technical product decisions Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and non technical teams Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives in fast paced environments Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail Strategic mindset with capability to navigate ambiguity while delivering impactful solutions Strong decision making skills with ability to challenge norms when necessary Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week. 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 a market leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city centre office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program. 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.
30/05/2026
Full time
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. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, 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: 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 Senior Product Manager (SLA Management) to own the end to end strategy, governance, and execution of Service Level Agreement (SLA) management across our technology products and platforms. You will define customer facing SLAs and internal Service Level Objectives (SLOs), translate them into product and architectural requirements, and lead cross functional teams to ensure consistent, measurable, and auditable service delivery. You will partner closely with Engineering, SRE/DevOps, Support, Operations, Legal, and Customer teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and market differentiating service performance. Duties / Responsibilities Define and execute product strategy, vision, and multi quarter roadmap Generate insights and actionable recommendations aligned to business goals Balance day to day execution with long term product vision Collaborate with Engineering to define technical requirements, APIs, and system architecture Drive product launches and coordinate cross functional delivery Partner with customers and senior business leaders to identify product opportunities Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and external partners Facilitate effective ceremonies and maintain clear stakeholder communications Serve as primary point of contact for product related initiatives Define and measure success criteria and KPIs for product features Leverage analytics and data tools to drive continuous improvement Monitor product performance, adoption, and user satisfaction Use insights to inform product roadmap and feature prioritization Education and/or Experience 5+ years of product management experience Demonstrated success shipping products at scale Experience working in agile development environment Required Skills / Abilities Strong understanding of modern software development practices, APIs, and Agile methodologies Proficiency with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Miro Strong analytical skills with experience using SQL, Excel, BI platforms, or similar tools Ability to work effectively with engineering teams on technical product decisions Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and non technical teams Proven ability to prioritise and manage multiple initiatives in fast paced environments Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail Strategic mindset with capability to navigate ambiguity while delivering impactful solutions Strong decision making skills with ability to challenge norms when necessary Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week. 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 a market leading salary with an annual bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus 10 Northern Ireland national holidays, a training and development budget, and a pension matched up to 7%. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical, dental, and optical care, and life insurance. We emphasize work life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city centre office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly catered lunches, unlimited drinks and snacks, hackathon events, poker tournaments, and a charitable matching gift program. 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.