Solutions Architect

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a hands-on Staff Solution Architect to lead the design, integration, and management of strategic enterprise architectures. This key role directly orchestrates the architecture and technical integration of security, networking, and IT environments for our largest B2B and B2C clients—across cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), on‑premises, and hybrid models and a globally distributed workforce.

You’ll be the lead driving work streams that deliver seamless integration across Apex’s suite of enterprise solutions (security, cloud, on‑prem IT, shared services, and more), set and enforce architecture standards, and partner with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements are delivered with excellence.

• Oversee the design and integration of enterprise security, networking, cloud, and IT systems across Apex’s product suite and client environments.
• Get hands‑on with technical design—producing architecture diagrams, integration blueprints, and implementation plans for SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, shared services, and on‑premise solutions.
• Collaborate directly with major enterprise clients to gather requirements, integrate / review contractual obligations, and create system designs and integration roadmaps that delight clients.
• Oversee internal work streams across engineering, IT, security, operations, product, sales, and client teams for successful solution delivery driving communication across, up, and out.
• Act as an internal thought leader—driving architecture standards, driving technical innovation, and championing secure, scalable enterprise solutions.
• Leverage Google Cloud, AWS, Office 365, and other technology platforms to prototype solutions for robust, future‑proof architectures.
• Perform risk assessments, design reviews, and security analysis of proposed architectures.
• Document solutions clearly in Confluence, ensure project tracking via JIRA, and maintain technical excellence through peer reviews and ongoing education.
• Mentor, coach, and elevate team members and cross‑functional partners in modern architecture and integration best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field;
  Master’s degree preferred. Financial technology experience a must.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise solution architecture, including cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), security, networking, and technical integration across large B2B/B2C clients.
• Deep expertise in designing solutions on Google Cloud Platform, AWS, and managing hybrid/on‑premise architectures.
• Proven track record of architecting secure, scalable, and reliable solutions in regulated environments.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, GCP Professional Architect, CISSP, TOGAF, or similar are desirable.

• Strong hands‑on experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, security requirements analysis, and system design.
• Analytical and strategic thinker, skilled in solving complex…