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This role pays less than
97%
of similar roles. Most pay
$126,750–$186,500
— the blue band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$100k
versus about
$157k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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
The Solutions Engineer joins the team to design and implement technological solutions within the banking, brokerage, and advisory sectors. This role bridges advanced technology capabilities with customer operational needs by architecting solutions that integrate products and API service offerings. Key responsibilities include designing solutions for new clients, leading architecture discussions, and acting as the technical voice of the customer to influence product roadmaps. The successful candidate will utilize expertise in REST APIs, public cloud infrastructure, and microservices architecture. Required technical skills include proficiency in languages such as Java, Python, C#, C++, or Go. Candidates should also possess knowledge of Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes, and real-time data processing tools like Apache Kafka or AWS Kinesis to solve complex financial technology problems.
What does a Solutions Engineer earn?
Median $190000 from 49 postings across 16 companies.
Design and articulate technical solutions to customers using Apex’s technology and API services.
Assist newly signed clients with post-sales implementation efforts and technical onboarding.
Lead detailed architecture discussions and design complex solutions to ensure successful infrastructure operations.
Document and communicate customer requirements to engineering, operational, and product teams.
Advocate for API suite enhancements by documenting specific customer use cases.
Represent Apex’s technical capabilities to both internal technical teams and C-suite executives.
Influence product roadmaps to ensure alignment with customer and industry needs.
What we're looking for
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, engineering, science, or a similar undergraduate program.
2+ years of related industry experience, preferably in a technical solutions role within financial services, technology, or a related sector (preferred).
Proven experience developing, testing, and maintaining REST APIs.
Understanding of public cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture.
Proven experience in at least one of the following languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, or Go.
Strong ability to understand customer needs and map them to solution offerings.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate complex solutions clearly and persuasively.
Experience with GCP, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, or DevOps practices (preferred).
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