Manager, Software Engineering (Front-End)

Apex Clearing Corporation - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Portland, OR

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About the position

The Manager, Software Engineering (Front-End) at Apex Fintech Solutions is responsible for leading and growing the engineering team focused on developing front-end applications for the Custody Platform. This role involves driving the technical vision, architecture, and development of applications that meet high standards of performance, reliability, and scalability, specifically for Fintech and Advisory businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Set clear goals and help the team prioritize tasks.
• Develop and implement the technical strategy and roadmap for front-end applications and components.
• Ensure the system architecture is scalable, efficient, and robust.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and deployment of new features and system updates.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management, QA, and Operations.
• Ensure systems meet stringent uptime and performance requirements.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to detect and resolve issues proactively.
• Conduct post-mortem analyses for any incidents and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required (or equivalent prior experience).
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience with trading systems, financial services, or a closely related industry.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in front-end programming languages and frameworks such as Javascript, Typescript, React, React Mobile, Vue, Angular. Typescript and React preferred.
• Strong proficiency and experience working with back-end service integration through GraphQL and REST APIs.
• Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to fostering a positive team culture.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision, EAP)
• Competitive PTO
• 401k match
• Parental leave
• HSA contribution match
• Paid subscription to the Calm app
• Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
• Hybrid work schedule allowing flexibility of working from home and one of the primary offices.