Software Engineer I (ALDP)

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 Software Engineers I will be part of Apex Leadership & Development Program (ALDP), a cohort-based, early-career program designed to enable success through an intensive 6-8 week cross-functional training program focused on exploring the financial services industry and technology teams across Apex. The program is designed for recent college graduates and will provide ongoing education and career development opportunities. This opportunity is expected to begin early July 2026 at our Austin, Texas office location. Duties/Responsibilities: Work with a variety of languages/frameworks, such as Java, Go, Python, and technologies such as RDBMS, Kubernetes, Docker, and Google Cloud Platform. Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software. Learn from and apply design techniques and coding standards coached by Senior Engineers. Build resilient, self-scaling, self-healing services that ensure stability and reliability. Support the production systems that you build, incorporating CI/CD processes and production monitoring tools like DataDog. Write high-quality, well-tested code and contribute to code reviews. Participate in training to develop technical and financial domain knowledge. Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to start early July 2026 alongside other cohort members. Proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming language, such as Java, Python, Go, or C#. Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to fast-paced environments. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related field. Experience with RDBMS and modern software development practices. Minimum requirement of a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Work Environment: This opportunity operates in an office environment 4 days a week during the 1-year program at Apex’s Austin, Texas location. Upon successful completion of the program, this role will operate in a hybrid model with 3 days in-office per week. This opportunity operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. #engineering #entry-level #full-time #LI-DNI 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. At Apex, we aim to enable frictionless investing for everyone. Help us in our mission to democratize finance, and apply to our open roles today. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.