Senior Full Stack Engineer Insurance Solutions Group Engineering

Apollo Insurance Solutions Group • El Segundo, CA

255d • $190,000 - $250,000

About The Position

At Apollo, we are a global team of alternative investment managers passionate about delivering uncommon value to our investors and shareholders. With over 30 years of proven expertise across Private Equity, Credit, and Real Assets in various regions and industries, we are known for our integrated businesses, our strong investment performance, our value-oriented philosophy, and our people. Apollo Insurance Solutions Group (ISG) delivers tailored portfolio and asset management services to retirement services and insurance clients. The Investment Engineering team is responsible for developing portfolio management and trading capabilities that support Apollo's complex and unique trading strategies. The team is closely embedded with portfolio managers and traders, the team partners cross-functionally to design and implement critical infrastructure that drives success. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable full-stack systems. You will leverage your expertise in Python, databases, asynchronous programming, cloud infrastructure, and front-end development to create innovative solutions that meet the needs of our growing business. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to make an impact and further their career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience of software development.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience building scalable backend applications.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL, Snowflake) and non-relational (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
• Strong experience with asynchronous programming techniques and frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, with experience in deploying and managing applications in the cloud (Azure is a plus).
• Experience with designing and building highly available, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Proficient in debugging and troubleshooting complex system issues across the stack.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure services (e.g., Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Kubernetes Service).
• Front-end development skills using frameworks Vue.js.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python applications and backend systems.
• Build and maintain the front-end of web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences and robust performance.
• Work with relational and non-relational databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Develop and optimize asynchronous applications to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and improve both back-end and front-end system architecture.
• Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure management, with a focus on Azure (preferred, but not mandatory).
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and ensure the reliability of distributed systems.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices, and incorporate them into system designs.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their families.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior