Manager, Data Engineering

WHO WE ARE Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull, and eToro, amongst many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22+ million end customers.      At Apex, we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo, which was manual, slow, and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. We're digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.    When you're at Apex, you drive this change. You're part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila are home to over 1,000 employees.    Together, we’re shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. — grit, results, empathy, accountability, and teamwork — with Apex.    We’re proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do, the purpose-driven nature of our work, and the collaborative culture we’ve created. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received:    Best Places to Work  2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 - Presented by BuiltIn    WealthTech of the Year  2025 - Presented by US FinTech Awards    The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies  2024 - Presented by CNBC  ABOUT THIS ROLE Job Summary:   Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering to lead our Data Lake team. This team owns the foundational data infrastructure that powers analytics, reporting, and real-time data processing across our platform, supporting all trading and operational data for Apex Fintech Solutions. You will play a pivotal role in leading this team while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge data solutions that shape the future of our industry. This is not just a people management role; it's an opportunity to lead with vision, technical expertise, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will be at the forefront of our data platform initiatives, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our stakeholders' expectations for scalability, reliability, and performance.    In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats from strategic planning and architecture design to hands-on execution of data engineering initiatives, working with highly talented engineers and empowering your team to make a significant impact on our delivery outcomes and company growth. Your leadership will inspire collaboration, drive innovation, and create a teaching and learning culture of excellence that resonates throughout the organization. We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to say "I don't know" when faced with complex challenges, but who leans into those challenges with a problem-solver mindset to find solutions that have never been done before.       Duties/Responsibilities:  Lead and manage the Data Lake engineering team, driving technical initiatives from conception to production while ensuring alignment with business objectives, platform scalability requirements, and delivery timelines  Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including product managers, data scientists, and business leaders to define scope, objectives, and technical deliverables throughout the data platform lifecycle  Build and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering a teaching and learning culture where continuous improvement, technical excellence, and ownership are core values  Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and PI Planning, promoting iterative development and team collaboration while maintaining focus on delivering measurable outcomes  Own the technical strategy and architecture for our data lake infrastructure, making hands-on contributions to design scalable solutions for data ingestion, storage, and real-time processing that support our business growth  Identify and proactively mitigate technical and operational risks, addressing issues before they impact delivery while maintaining transparency with stakeholders through clear communication and regular reporting  Coordinate resource allocation and work prioritization across multiple initiatives, balancing team capacity with competing demands to ensure optimal delivery of platform capabilities  Establish and enforce data engineering best practices, governance standards, and security protocols, ensuring we do things the right way without cutting corners on quality or compliance      Required Skills/Abilities:  Deep technical proficiency in cloud-based systems (GCP preferred), including BigQuery, Snowflake, Cloud Storage, and experience building scalable data lake architectures and microservices  Strong understanding of fault-tolerant system design, high-availability services, and real-time data ingestion patterns to support high-throughput processing requirements  Solid grasp of DevOps principles with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure as code for data platform operations  Understanding of security best practices for data systems, API design, and infrastructure within regulated environments, with knowledge of compliance requirements in financial services highly desired  Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to navigate technical complexities, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and maintain attention to detail  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and build strong collaborative relationships across global teams      Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field; Master's degree in business administration or computer science is a plus  6+ years of hands-on data engineering experience with 2+ years as a people manager, preferably in Financial Services (FinTech) or high-growth technology environments  Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (Jira, Confluence) with track record of delivering complex technical projects on time       Work Environment:   This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week  ​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.