Manager, Data Engineering

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. Were digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.

When youre at Apex you drive this change. Youre 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 1000 employees.

Together were 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.

Were proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do the purpose-driven nature of our work and the collaborative culture weve created. Here are just a few of the many awards weve recently received:

Best Places to Work

- Presented by BuiltIn

WealthTech of the Year

2025- Presented by US FinTech Awards

The Worlds Top 250 Fintech Companies

2024- Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Summary:

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager Data Engineering to lead our Data Lake team. This team owns the foundational data infrastructure that powers analytics reporting and real-time data processing across our platform supporting all trading and operational data for Apex Fintech Solutions. You will play a pivotal role in leading this team while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge data solutions that shape the future of our industry. This is not just a people management role; its an opportunity to lead with vision technical expertise and strategic thinking in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will be at the forefront of our data platform initiatives ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our stakeholders expectations for scalability reliability and performance.

In this role you will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats from strategic planning and architecture design to hands-on execution of data engineering initiatives working with highly talented engineers and empowering your team to make a significant impact on our delivery outcomes and company growth. Your leadership will inspire collaboration drive innovation and create a teaching and learning culture of excellence that resonates throughout the organization. Were looking for someone who isnt afraid to say I dont know when faced with complex challenges but who leans into those challenges with a problem-solver mindset to find solutions that have never been done before.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Data Lake engineering team driving technical initiatives from conception to production while ensuring alignment with business objectives platform scalability requirements and delivery timelines

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including product managers data scientists and business leaders to define scope objectives and technical deliverables throughout the data platform lifecycle

• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers fostering a teaching and learning culture where continuous improvement technical excellence and ownership are core values

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning retrospectives and PI Planning promoting iterative development and team collaboration while maintaining focus on delivering measurable outcomes

• Own the technical strategy and architecture for our data lake infrastructure making hands-on contributions to design scalable solutions for data ingestion storage and real-time processing that support our business growth

• Identify and proactively mitigate technical and operational risks addressing issues before they impact delivery while maintaining transparency with stakeholders through clear communication and regular reporting

• Coordinate resource allocation and work prioritization across multiple initiatives balancing team capacity with competing demands to ensure optimal delivery of platform capabilities

• Establish and enforce data engineering best practices governance standards and security protocols ensuring we do things the right way without cutting corners on quality or compliance

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Deep technical proficiency in cloud-based systems (GCP preferred) including BigQuery Snowflake Cloud Storage and experience building scalable data lake architectures and microservices

• Strong understanding of fault-tolerant system design high-availability services and real-time data ingestion patterns to support high-throughput processing requirements

• Solid grasp of DevOps principles with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines deployment automation and infrastructure as code for data platform operations

• Understanding of security best practices for data systems API design and infrastructure within regulated environments with knowledge of compliance requirements in financial services highly desired

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to navigate technical complexities manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and maintain attention to detail

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and build strong collaborative relationships across global teams

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Data Engineering or related field; Masters degree in business administration or computer science is a plus

• 6 years of hands-on data engineering experience with 2 years as a people manager preferably in Financial Services (FinTech) or high-growth technology environments

• Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum Kanban) and project management tools (Jira Confluence) with track record of delivering complex technical projects on time

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hybrid office environment 3 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 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.