Overview
Apex Fintech Solutions UK (a PEAK6 company) is a fintech powerhouse enabling seamless accounts and onboarding flows. Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to play a key role on our engineering team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. The Investigations team is responsible for customer identity verification, watchlist screening, customer due diligence checks, and various other onboarding flows that are part of the account opening and monitoring flows. You will leverage your expertise to contribute to the software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis and implementation to testing and deployment. You will collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient software products that meet the needs of our users and business objectives.
Responsibilities
* Software Development: Contribute to the development, support, and quality assurance efforts of our technology products that power our platforms and services. Utilize automated testing extensively to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the services.
* Technical Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation and guides, ensuring they are up to date, accurate, and easy to understand for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
* Product Releases and Deployments: Support product releases and deployments, working with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and successful releases into production environments.
* Data Analysis: Analyse datasets for accuracy and logical values, leveraging your analytical skills to ensure data integrity and contribute to insights that drive decision-making and product improvements.
* Code Review and Quality Assurance: Participate in code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and quality metrics.
* AI Tools and Practices: Leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance productivity, code quality, and solution innovation. Stay informed about ways AI can support software engineering and delivery.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, implement technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products on time.
* Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve technical issues, troubleshoot production incidents, and implement solutions to minimize system downtime and ensure service reliability.
* Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, and apply this knowledge to improve development processes and methodologies.
Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience) required
* 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java
* Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies for backend services
* Experience contributing to epics and participating in technical direction and implementation strategy for projects
* Experience with CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) pipelines and tools, automating build, test, and deployment processes
* Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
* Experience with SQL including the ability to write complex queries and optimize database performance
* Experience in financial services a plus
Required Skills/Abilities
* Ability to troubleshoot production systems, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions to ensure system reliability and availability
* Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and attention to detail
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to technical discussions
* Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, Jira)
This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week.
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