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: <<Professional ProfileExpert in Functional Testing .6-Year Record of Proven ResultsSenior software QA testerwith full system development life cycle experience, including designing, developing and implementing test plans, high level calendar test cases and test processes with attention to detail resulting in high quality Change Request and production change implementationsHands-on technology professionalaccustomed to working in complex, project-based environments. Multifaceted experience in QA software testing, system testing, user-acceptance testing and production certification testing.Backed by strong credentialsincluding a Bachelor's degree, certificate in business management and advanced command of various testing tools, agile methodologies and cross-platform skills in Windows, and Unix.
Summary of SkillsTest Plans, Cases & ProcessesFunctional RequirementsDocumentationScrum/Agile MethodologiesUI & Compatibility TestingTest strategiesDefect / Bug TrackingUAT and System TestingTesting AutomationRegression & negative testingData interface and migration testing
Experience07/2014toCurrentSenior Software Quality Assurance TesterGeneral Dynamics–Patuxent River,MD,Serve as a key member of Quality Assurance team for a leading Amdocs telecom customer (T-Mobile).Worked on various front end Amdocs modules including web, CRM, ordering and billing.Key responsibilities include Testing of APIs, Web, widgets and batch jobs (Unix) across modules as part of the system test/Production testing teamsCreate test designs and execute software test plans, cases and scripts to uncover, identify defects in parallel to UATDocument software defects using bug tracking system(QC/ALM) and report defects involving program functionality, output, online screen and content to software developersData creation and analysis.Validation of XML data in the outcome of testing as per business requirementsLogs validations in batch Hotfix (patch) packages testing to productionIdentified and pointed out design gaps during testing of major CRs. Communicated effectively with developers and became a 'go-to-tester' for challenging test cases.Certified patches to productionDeliver QA reports and statuses as requiredPost release production sanity testing during releases identifying defects in productionConduct formal high level calendar design reviews with Customer IT operations  and business groupsProvide knowledge transfer to offshore/peers.08/2013to07/2014QA Tester (Senior SME)Pae Government Services Inc–Camp Lejeune,NC,Worked across testing various Amdocs applications for a leading Amdocs customer (Metro) like API, Payment module, ordering (ASAP).Key member in the production testing team holding following responsibilities:-Production hotfix patch testing for front end and batch applications.Was instrumental in identifying critical escaping defects to production during new release sanity and became a key tester for major new releases.04/2011to08/2013QA Tester (Senior SME)Galaxy Solutions–Nashville,TN,Part of the Change Request testing teamLearned very quickly to become a key iCare(CRM)testing team member which was the latest Amdocs CRM release and a major upgrade for the client.Designed test calendars  and test cases designTest calendar reviews with internal development teams and client as requiredAssisted with user-acceptance testing and defect tracking for  new software releases.Provided recommendations for resolving defects.Executed regression suite adding new test cases based on lessons learnt from production and also from new Change requestsPart of Automation team creating Amdocs iCare module automation test cases using QTP.07/2010to04/2011Operations SchedulerAMDOCS–City,STATE,As a new team member in the operations group quickly learned all the operational tools available to run billing operations for one of the largest Amdocs customers.Became one of the dependable team member individually managing batch operations and critical billing runs with millions of subscribersValidate checklist prior to batch End of Day runsPrepare and build MAPs to run End of Day and other batch jobs Run scheduler and check job logs.Provide first level of triage to jobs failing in production.Follow escalation procedures in place to get development involved and resolve production job failures in a timely mannerProvide reports on job failure/success report trendsMaintain issues list each day and follow up with development teams including action items.11/2006to06/2007QA TesterACCENTURE–City,STATE,Analyzed and interpreted test data and prepared technical reports.Prepared detailed test cases by understanding the business logic and user requirements for testingDocumented the test cases in Testing tool Prepared and executed test cases manually for different modulesResponsible for development of test plan and test cases and checking the screens for Quality AssuranceValidated the application according to client requirementsIdentified errors, issues and documented the defects.
EducationExpected inMarch 1999totoDiploma:Business ManagementAll India Institute of Management Studies-Chennai,GPA:Business ManagementExpected inJune 1997totoBachelor of Commerce:AccountingL.A.D College of Commerce and Science-Nagpur,GPA:Accounting
Technical SkillsHP Quality Center, SoapUI, SQL, XML,
Windows, Linux, Unix, QTP. Understanding of C, C++>>. The result is, Good Fit

Fit assessment: Good Fit