Entry Level Fintech Software Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

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

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Customer Engagement (30%)

• 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.

Technical Leadership and Advocacy (25%)

• 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.

Expertise Development and Technology Insights (20%)

• 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.

Strategic Communication and Roadmap Influence (25%)

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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 our solution offering

• Proven experience in at least one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, Go, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior FinTech experience

• Project management experience

• Cloud Platform Proficiency: Strong experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).

• Containerization and Orchestration: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is highly beneficial.

• Real-Time Data Processing: Familiarity with Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Google Pub/Sub is advantageous.

• Monitoring and DevOps: Knowledge of monitoring tools and DevOps practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical Aptitude: Solid technical foundation with the ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and frameworks. Ability to learn languages, tools, frameworks, processes quickly.

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the skill to articulate complex solutions clearly and persuasively.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of handling technical challenges and translating them into actionable solutions.

• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, acting with customers in mind.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.

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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.

Salary Range

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

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.