Apex Fintech Solutions seeks a Manager, Software Engineering to lead the Ascend Account Transfers engineering team, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and hands-on design of software initiatives in a fast-paced Agile environment. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliverables while ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience managing technology projects in FinTech or Technology firms, including at least 2 years as a people manager, and expertise in cloud-based systems, microservices architecture, and DevOps principles. Proficiency in GCP backend systems, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices is essential, along with strong leadership skills to inspire innovation and foster collaboration among highly talented engineers.
Skills
GCP
Kubernetes
Docker
CI/CD
Jira
Confluence
DevOps
Python
Go
Ruby
PostgreSQL
MySQL
AWS
Scrum
Security_best_practices
Agile_methodologies
What you'll do
Lead engineering initiatives from inception to completion, aligning with business goals.
Manage cross-functional teams in Agile development methodologies, facilitating sprint planning.
Identify and mitigate project risks proactively to avoid delays and ensure timely delivery.
Serve as primary point of contact for project updates, ensuring transparency with stakeholders.
Coordinate resource availability and work prioritization across various departments.
What we're looking for
6+ years of experience managing technology projects in FinTech or Technology firms
2+ years of experience as a people manager leading cross-functional teams
Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools
Expertise in cloud-based backend systems (GCP), micro-service architecture, and DevOps principles
Solid understanding of security best practices for APIs, backend systems, and infrastructure
Strong leadership abilities with exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
Familiarity with financial systems, trading concepts, and compliance in regulated environments
Market check
Salary context
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$117,000–$234,000.
Peer median band
$117,000–$234,000
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$142,400–$206,910
Middle half of comparable postings.
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Employer
About Apex
Apex Fintech Solutions provides brokerage infrastructure and clearing services to financial services companies, enabling them to deliver investing, trading, and retirement solutions to their customers. Industry: Financial Technology & Brokerage Infrastructure
Apex currently has
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Listed pay typically runs
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