Mgr, Software Engineering (Wealth Team)

About the role

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 Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to join our Wealth team. You will play a pivotal role in leading engineering teams and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and managers to deliver cutting edge projects that shape the future of our industry. This is not just a people management role; it's an opportunity to lead with vision, influence, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment. You will be at the forefront of our Agile development initiatives, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceeds our stakeholders' expectations. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats from strategic planning and risk management to hands-on design, architecture and execution of software development initiatives, working with highly talented software engineers, empowering you to make a significant impact on our delivery outcomes and company growth. Your leadership will inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive innovation, creating a culture of excellence that echoes thought-out the organization. We are building the next generation of wealth technology on Google Cloud. Our platform is moving to a cloud native, multitenant architecture that lets any firm, from a startup to a global bank, launch and scale digital investing experiences on our rails. AI is central to how we will get there. Not as hype, but as engineering leverage. We are building systems that use AI to validate architecture, enforce compliance, detect drift, and accelerate every phase of development, all with the guardrails and governance that financial services demand. The person in this role will shape both: the platform that serves millions of investors, and the engineering practices that make our teams faster, safer, and more effective. This is not a role where you maintain what exists. This is a role where you build what comes next. Duties/Responsibilities Lead a team of developers in building high-quality, scalable, and resilient distributed systems Foster an environment of rapid learning and adaptation to new technologies, tools, and frameworks Oversee the design, implementation, and management Maintain high standards in version control using Git and ensure robust test automation practices are in place Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration and deployment of best-in-class financial services solutions Drive the development and maintenance of RESTful services, microservices, and service-oriented architectures Facilitate the continuous integration and delivery pipelines for seamless deployment and scalability Manage and mentor engineering teams, encouraging continuous improvement and professional growth Travel occasionally to meet with engineering teams, stakeholders, and to stay aligned with industry advancements Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience) required 8+ years work prior experience in software development 2+ years leading engineering teams Experience in financial services or a similar heavily regulated industry is preferred Proven experience in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc) and project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence) Required Skills/Abilities Proficient in managing version control systems, preferably Git Advanced