Solutions Architect (Product)

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. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, 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

As a Solutions Architect (Product) at Apex, you will be a vital part of the product organization where you will design and oversee the technical implementation of our front-end, API, and back-end service based products into our clients' operational ecosystems. This role requires a strong technical acumen and the ability to understand and analyze esoteric financial processes that take place between financial firms. We are seeking critical thinkers with strong problem-solving skills who can take a holistic approach to align our products with the unique needs of introducing broker-dealers, RIAs, and other financial partners.  

At Apex, we pride ourselves on transforming financial technology by creating robust, scalable, and efficient products. As a Solutions Architect, your contributions will have a direct impact on the success of our clients and the evolution of our product offerings.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design, oversee, and deliver product solutions through API integrations and backend services to drive customer experiences.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Compliance, Design, and Operations) to ensure technical feature implementations fit customers’ needs, and Apex's product vision. 

• Design the technical solutions that meet business and design requirements through product requirement documentation for engineering teams.

• Engage directly with SaaS clients post-sale to understand their technical operations and business requirements, leading their implementation journey and ensuring successful adoption of Apex's technology, while identifying opportunities for product innovation.

• Drive innovative product solutions from ideation through development and client delivery, while taking full ownership of deliverables and outcomes.

• Develop in-depth expertise in our technology stack, focusing on products for brokerage, advisory, and SaaS clients, with an emphasis on full product lifecycle management and user experience.

• Act as a key technical resource for both clients and internal teams, translating complex requirements into executable solutions.

• Provide holistic problem-solving that considers the entire operational context of brokerage, advisory, and banking.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required.

• 8+ years of prior work experience in solutions architecture, solutions engineering, sales engineering, or software engineering

• Experience working in a SaaS product-driven environment, contributing to both technical implementation and strategic product development.

• Experience in architecting, developing, and implementing solutions that leverage REST APIs and event message systems, with an emphasis on full product lifecycle integration and client-centric innovation.

• Experience in financial services technology, including brokerage, advisory, and banking operations, is required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and microservices-based backend environments.

• Understanding of the rules and regulations that govern the financial services space; FINRA and the SEC in particular.

• Familiarity with brokerage and advisory business functions within the retail investor space.

• Ability to identify and consider nuanced operational and regulatory requirements when developing product solutions.

• Ability to take full ownership of solutions, including testing, documentation, and ongoing support.

• Strong command over Atlassian products (Confluence/Jira)

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, from technical teams, operations, to c-suite executives.

• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD processes, and monitoring tools is a plus.

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.

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​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.

Salary Range

$87,000-$108,500

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

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.