Solutions Engineer (Technical Consultant - API)

Apex is seeking a skilled and dynamic Solutions Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge technological solutions within the banking, brokerage, and advisory sectors. This role is pivotal in bridging advanced technology capabilities with customers’ operational needs, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The chosen candidate will play a strategic role in influencing product roadmaps, advocating for customer requirements, and driving successful solution deployments. As a technical voice for Apex, this individual will provide expertise and leadership in architecting solutions that integrate Apex's products and API service offerings effectively.

Responsibilities

Design and articulate compelling solutions to customers using Apex’s technology and API services; Engage with newly signed clients post-sales and assist with implementation efforts; Provide guidance to existing clients on utilizing Apex’s enhanced API functionality to offer new solutions to their client base; Lead detailed architecture discussions, design complex solutions, and ensure infrastructure operations succeed; Act as the technical voice of the customer within Apex, documenting and communicating customer requirements to engineering, operational, and product teams; Advocate for enhancements and functionality within Apex’s API suite by documenting customer use cases; Acquire deep expertise in the technology driving banking, brokerage, and advisory industries; Build proficiency in technologies developed by Apex and its partners; Stay updated on emerging cloud infrastructure, microservices, and real-time data processing technologies; Represent Apex’s technical capabilities to both technical teams and C-suite executives; Present detailed technical concepts confidently in field interactions; Influence Apex’s product roadmaps to ensure alignment with customer and industry needs

Requirements

BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, engineering, science, or similar undergraduate program; 2+ years of related industry experience, preferably in a technical solutions role within financial services, technology, or a related sector; Strong background and proven experience developing, testing, and maintaining REST APIs; Understanding of public cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture; Customer centric with strong ability to understand and grasp customer needs and map it to our solution offering; Proven experience in at least one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, Go, etc.; Solid technical foundation with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and frameworks; Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the skill to articulate complex solutions clearly and persuasively; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice to have

Prior FinTech experience; Project management experience; Strong experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS); Experience with Docker and Kubernetes; Familiarity with Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Google Pub/Sub; Knowledge of monitoring tools and DevOps practices

Benefits

Market-leading salary with annual bonus; 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non-working holidays; Training and development budget; Private health insurance for medical and dental; Life insurance; Flexible working hours; Parental leave; Modern city center office; Hybrid work schedule; Monthly team lunch-outs; Unlimited drinks and snacks; Company recognition & rewards