SDET; Software Development Engineer in Test

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.

Apex Fintech Solutions is on the quest to revolutionize the digital platforms and services designed to empower the most innovative fintech applications. We are seeking a dynamic and driven SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) who is passionate about leveraging software engineering skills to enhance software quality and ensure the delivery of exceptional products. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are eager to drive improvements in E2E testing, Performance and Scalability testing practices.

• Actively participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, focusing on making improvements to quality assurance and non-functional testing processes such as Scalability and Performance testing.
• Performs integrations, E2E, regression and performance tests to validate production readiness of software applications and infrastructure for stability and performance.
• Works cross functionally to improve and enhance test coverage across End-to-End business flow utilizing variety of tool sets and minimize manual effort.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automated test systems and scripts to ensure reliability and scalability of application. Significant experience working with API automation, Junit, and JMeter.
• Create detailed E2E test plans, Performance test plans and risk assessments to prioritize testing efforts based on potential impact and likelihood of issues.
• Conduct both manual, exploratory testing and automated testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage and effective use of time and resources. Provide support and mentoring to distributed project teams on performance activities.
• Collaborate with software development teams to enhance functional, and non-functional testing protocols and practices. Advocate for quality and build stakeholder buy-in through continuous education and engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required
• 3+ years of experience in software testing including both manual and automated testing practices
• Experience building testing infrastructure for cloud-based microservices, knowledge of K8s, Docker, UI/API automation, and GCP preferred
• Prior experience in the financial services industry, with a deep understanding of the regulatory and compliance requirements a plus

• Deep understanding of software development and software quality assurance techniques including Non-functional testing
• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and create effective test plans
• Strong communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a capacity to preemptively identify and address…