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: <<SummaryISTQB certified QA Test Analyst/Payments SME with 8 years of experience in Testing of programs related to Banking and Finance (BFS) Payments Domain
*Proficient with Testing of Multi-tier Web Based applications and Leading Teams across all the phases of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC). Domain expert of International Payment system, UK and European Payments, BACS, CHAPS, TARGET2, STEP2 and SWIFT messaging
*Took a Career Break from April 2016 to April 2018 as relocated to London after marriage and to pursue the passion for traveling
*Holds valid VISA to work in UK and immediately available
EducationUniversity of Rajasthan,Expected in2007––Bachelor of Engineering:Applied Electronics and Instrumentation-GPA:Applied Electronics and InstrumentationSEED Infotech Ltd.,Expected in2008––Diploma:Software Testing-GPA:Software TestingCITY University of London,Expected in2017––:International Finance-GPA:International Finance
HighlightsLeading Test Teams though STLCCreating Test strategy, Test Plan, Estimations, Test Summary and Completion ReportsFunctional Testing, System Testing, System Integration testing SIT, User Acceptance Testing UAT, Regression Testing, End to End Testing E2EComplex SQL Query writing - SQL, ORACLE, DB2Expert in coordinating and negotiating with Clients, BAs and other stake holders placed globallySDLC Models Agile, V Model and WaterfallDefect Management, tools -HP Quality Centre QC, HP ALMProficient with Global PAY Plus (GPP)International payment System, UK and European Payments, Clearing Systems, RTGS, SEPA, BACS,CHAPS, TARGET2, STEP2, PSD2, High Value, SDD and SCT PaymentsSWIFT Messaging System (MT103,MT202,202COV,MT900,MT910,MT940,MT942 and MT950) SWIFT messaging system ( MT940, MT950, MT942, BAI2, CAMT53, CAMT52) and XML messagesTools used - HP Quality Centre (QC), HP ALM, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle, UNIX, JIRA, Selenium, MS Word, MS Excel
ExperienceCarefirst-Software System AnalystWashington,,UK04/2018-PresentWorking as a Volunteer and responsible for testing and researching new Cloud- based Software Applications that Company has to use for IT and Finance department.Involved in training the staff  from different departments for few new software installed.Infosys Limited-Test Lead/Payments,,India11/2015-04/2016Payments HUB is web based application which corrects and filter SWIFT Messages before sending to GPP.Client-Barclays, London (UK), onshore-offshore Model, Team size 5 Led and mentored Test Team for all the cycles of Functional testing and SIT testing Created Test Artifacts -Test Strategy, Test Plan, Estimations, Impact Analysis  and Closure Reports by reviewing Business Requirement and Functional Design documents Handled technical issues that team faced during execution and assisted with all their technical queries Co ordinate and negotiated with BA's, onshore client, designers and solution architects placed globally Delivered first phase of the project successfully within deadline and minimum live issues Acted as Payments SME for the project as hold a deep understanding of Payment system and SWIFT Messaging system Exposed to Agile/Scrum.Cognizant Technology Solutions-Senior Test Analyst,,India04/2011-10/2015CustD is a multi-tier web based EOD and Intraday customer statement generation system of Barclays corporate customers.Client - Barclays, London (UK), onshore-offshore Model , Team Size 9.Managed /Performed Test Preparation, Requirement Analysis, Test Scenario Creation, Test Case Designing using BRD, FRD, FRSD, IRSD documents Responsible for Test Execution of different phases and cycles, performed Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, System Testing, System Integration Testing, End to End and User Acceptance Testing UAT Worked as acting lead, assigning work, monitoring &tracking and reporting the status to clients placed onshore Involved in creating Test Strategy, Test Plans, Estimations, Impact analysis, DSR's, WSR's and Sign off Reports Handled production and live issues with precise solutions and very low turnaround time Performed ETL testing for Barclays Enterprise Middleware BEM for SWIFT and XML messages Expert with writing complex SQL queries for fetching data from multiple tables Involved in Test Automation -Selenium.
SkillsAgile, Automation, BA, Banking, Client, Clients, Designing, ETL, XML, Finance, Functional, HP, HUB, DB2, ISEB, Messaging, MS Excel, MS Word, Middleware, negotiating, Enterprise, ORACLE, PL/SQL, Quality, reporting, Requirement, researching, Scrum, SDLC, SQL, Strategy, SWIFT, System Integration, tables, UNIX>>. The result is, No Fit

Fit assessment: No Fit