Software Engineer I

Join to apply for the Software Engineer I role at PEAK6. Who We Are Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactional daily, simplifying and automating access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, Webull and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast and Manila. If you seek a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can make an immediate impact, AFS is the place for you. About This Role As a Software Engineer I, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing solutions that power this transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge software architectures, solve challenging problems, and collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful solutions for our fast‑paced fintech environment. Duties / Responsibilities Write, test, and maintain high‑quality, reusable code that adheres to best practices. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and implement scalable software systems. Contribute to the design and optimization of microservices and cloud‑based system architectures. Prototype and implement new features to enhance our financial technology platform. Participate in on‑call rotations for our platform and services. Employ CI/CD best practices and agile workflows to accelerate development cycles. Conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure strong engineering principles and maintainability. Debug complex problems across the software stack and propose solutions to enhance performance, stability, and maintainability. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry protocols while adhering to the firm’s policies. Education and Experience A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) required. Professional development experience with a multi‑person engineering team, leveraging modern practices like code reviews, CI/CD, and trunk‑based development preferred. Experience in cloud ecosystems, particularly GCP services like BigQuery, Pub/Sub, or Cloud Functions preferred. Required Skills and Abilities Proficiency in modern programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or similar. Strong understanding of microservices architecture and building RESTful services. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of security and authentication technologies including JWT, mutual TLS, etc. Expertise in relational databases and familiarity with distributed systems or data‑intensive platforms. Proficiency in testing, version control, and agile processes. Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to think critically through challenging engineering scenarios. Passion for learning new technologies, frameworks, and tools. Work Environment Hybrid office environment – 2 days per week in the office. Our Rewards We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market‑leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation plus public holidays, a training and development budget, private health insurance for medical and dental care, life insurance, flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule. Additional perks include monthly team lunch‑outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition and rewards. 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. #J-18808-Ljbffr