For the given job description <<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, and Belfast.
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 Awards2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards
About This Role
As a Principal Cloud Software Engineer at Apex Silver, you are responsible for design and development of software code. You will help lead other developers in the design and development of financial services applications that integrate with cloud-based services. You are a results oriented leader who can lead a team to exceed client expectations. You perform hands-on work required to meet service level requirements. You will lead by example.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate with your cross functional product development team and members of the software development teamOversee and provide guidance to other development team membersDesign and develop highly performant large scale financial services applicationsImplement robust CICD processesAdhere to Silvers coding standardsKeep up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments
Skills & Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 10 years of experienceExtensive knowledge of software development processesExtensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of implementing serverless solutions using AWS lambda, SQS, EventBridgeExtensive knowledge of Cloud Databases: AWS RDSAurora, DynamoDBExtensive knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code deployment tools like CloudFormation templates, TerraformExtensive knowledge of AWS Cloud Technologies (EC2, RDS, Amazon MQ, S3, API Gateway, etc.)Extensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of CICD processes and tools like like BitBucket and PipelinesKnowledge of Java and SQLSolid experience in coding object oriented softwareKnowledge of javascript and front-end web frameworksPossess strong knowledge of fintech, investment services clearingcustody, best practices, and proceduresExcellent communication, organizational, analytical and team building skillsLead and direct the work of others Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, process driven mindset, resourcefulness, and the ability to meet responsibilities with minimal direct oversight
#engineering #mid-senior #full-time
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.
AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.
>> the resume: <<SummaryCERTIFIED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL Solutions-driven developer with a multi-year record of highly successful performance in application development, enhancement, and support. Well-versed in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with experience in balancing attention to detail, view of "The Big Picture", and competing priorities.  Proven success engineering customized solutions in support of improving business processes, operations, and cost reduction.
HighlightsGUI Design	* Customer RelationshipsSolutions Deployment	* Requirements Definition	* Debugging & TroubleshootingUser Training & Support	* Coding & Scripting	* Testing & DocumentationTechnology SummaryProgramming:	VB.Net (Visual Basic .Net), SQL, HTML, JavaScript, ASP.Net, MS Access, XML, Infragistics NetAdvantage, Crystal ReportsSystems:	Windows, UNIX, SQL Server 2005/2008, Oracle 10g/11g, Visual Studio, Visual Source Safe, HP Application Lifecycle Management (HP ALM)
Experience01/2013to01/2015Application Software Delivery AdvisorCvs Health|Atlanta,GA,Maintained and supported the IRMS (accounts receivable) application for the Coventry Workers' Comp Services Finance department using VB.Net, Oracle 11g, Infragistics, and HP's ALM.Worked with a culturally and gender diverse development team made up of full time employees and on-shore & off-shore contractors.Led a team of nine .Net developer consultants within the recent conversion (rewrite) of the IRMS application from a VB6 front-end with Tuxedo middleware to a VB.Net front-end with WebSphere web service middleware.Developed the initial VB.Net structure in a MVC format which allowed gradual migration of functions from VB6 to VB.Net until full rewrite was completed.Conversion was completed on time and within budget.Acted as developer / implementer of database clean-up of Business Entity hierarchical relationships, which resulted in over 25% performance improvement of the Business Entity relationship maintenance screen within the IRMS application.01/2008to01/2013Applications Development ConsultantCoventry Health Care, Inc|City,STATE,acquired by Aetna Inc.in May 2013 Developed, maintained, and supported applications for the HR, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and IT Finance departments using VB.Net, SQL Server 2005/2008, Oracle 10g/11g, Infragistics NetAdvantage, Crystal Reports, Quest Software's STAT, and HP's ALM.Maintained close relationships with key application owners/users to create effective communication and support.Reengineered a sales incentive plan application from a MS Access front-end with a SQL Server database to a VB.Net WinForms application.Reduced annual enhancement process from eight months to three while improving application performance and maintaining same basic "look and feel" for the users.Reengineered two Benefits interface applications from MS Access to VB.net which extracted benefit data from a PeopleSoft HR database to produce files for submission to a third-party COBRA administrator and the company's medical insurance system.This increased performance and reduced maintenance time and cost.Performed enhancements on a set of Crystal Reports and Oracle database which pulled IT project work hours from an Oracle time keeping database.This improved IT Finance's ability to report IT project labor expenses to upper management and project teams.Assisted with the reengineering of a Sales and Marketing (customer contact management) application from a MS Access front-end with a SQL Server database to a VB.Net WinForms application.Project was completed on time and within budget, while reducing future maintenance costs and improving application performance.01/2002to01/2008Application Software Developer Project Manager, Business Analyst, GUI Designer, Programmer, QA Tester, and Technical TrainerMarine Corps Community Services	MCAS|City,,JapanFulfilled multiple software development and deployment responsibilities.Roles included but were not limited to Developed and deployed applications using Visual Basic.Net, ASP (classic and .Net), SQL Server, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and MS Office Applications.Developed and administered local intranet web site which improved internal organizational communication.Developed Required Immunization tracking application/database for local child development center.This allowed the child development center notify parents when required immunizations were near due.Functioned as Project Manager for successful deployment of the RecTrac recreational tracking system.MCCS HQ RecTrac team indicated this deployment was one of the smoothest in the Marine Corps up to that point in time.
EducationExpected inMay 2013totoInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. Computer Society (IEEE/CS)
Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)|,,GPA:Expected inAug 2001totoBachelor of Science|Information Systems ManagementUniversity of Maryland University College, Asian Division,,GPA:Information Systems ManagementExpected inAug 2001totoAssociate of Arts|Accounting,,GPA:Accounting
Skills.Net, ASP.Net, Visual Basic .Net, VB.Net, Visual Basic.Net, accounts receivable, ASP, basic, Benefits, budget, contact management, Conversion, Crystal Reports, database, Debugging, Documentation, Electronics, XML, Finance, GUI Design, HP, HTML, HR, Immunization, immunizations, insurance, JavaScript, Marketing, MS Access, MS Office Applications, Windows, middleware, migration, MVC, Oracle, Oracle database, developer, organizational, Payroll, PeopleSoft, Coding, Programming, Quest, reengineering, Requirements Definition, Sales, Scripting, Software Development, Visual Source Safe, SQL, SQL Server, User Training, Troubleshooting, Tuxedo, UNIX, VB6, Visual Studio, web site, WebSphere>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit