Mgr, Software Engineering (Ascend Account Transfers)

Apex Fintech Solutions•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager, Software Engineering to join their team. This role involves leading the Ascend Account Transfers engineering team and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge projects. It's a leadership opportunity focused on vision, influence, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced Agile environment. The position requires a blend of strategic planning, risk management, and hands-on involvement in software development design, architecture, and execution. The Manager will inspire and lead talented software engineers, fostering collaboration and innovation to create a culture of excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
6+ years of experience managing technology projects (SaaS, Infrastructure, and/or software development related projects), ideally in a Financial Services (FinTech) and/or Technology firm.
2+ years of experience as a people manager.
Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
Expertise in fault-tolerant self-healing system design, high-availability services, and handling high-throughput with real-time data processing.
Proficiency in cloud-based (GCP) backend systems and micro-service architecture to ensure scalability and reliability.
Solid understanding of DevOps principles with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
Understanding of security best practices for APIs, backend systems, and infrastructure.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills to navigate complexities and deliver effective solutions.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with financial systems, trading and accounting concepts, and compliance within regulated environments to build high-quality and secure solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
Collaborate with stakeholders such as product managers and business users to define scope, objectives, and deliverables while managing the engineering team throughout the product life cycle.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and PI Planning, and promote team continuous improvement.
Identify and mitigate risks with close attention to detail, proactively addressing issues to avoid delays.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project and engineering updates and reporting, ensuring transparency and effective communication with stakeholders.
Coordinate with various funnels to ensure resource availability and prioritization of work.