Manager, Data Engineering

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

Annual bonus

20 days vacation leave

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid work schedule

Team lunches

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering to lead the Data Tools team responsible for foundational data infrastructure, governance, and real-time processing across our platform. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge data solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment.

This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, mentoring a high-performing team, and ensuring scalability, reliability, and security across data platforms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on data engineering experience with 2+ years in people management.
• Proven expertise in Agile development and project management tools.
• Experience in FinTech or regulated financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Tools engineering team from conception to production.
• Partner with product, data scientists, and business leaders to define scope and deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Own data governance infrastructure design for metadata management and real-time processing.
• Drive risk mitigation and transparent reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud-based systems (GCP)

BigQuery

Snowflake

Cloud Storage

Real-time data ingestion

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Security best practices

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's degree in computer science or MBA (plus)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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. Here are just a few of the many awards we’ve recently received:

Best Places to Work 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023- Presented by BuiltIn

WealthTech of the Year 2025- Presented by US FinTech Awards

The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies 2024- Presented by CNBC

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Job Title: Manager, Data Engineering

Job Summary: Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Manager, Data Engineering to lead our Data Tools team. This team owns the foundational data infrastructure that powers governance, and real-time data processing across our platform, supporting all trading and operational data for Apex Fintech Solutions. You will play a pivotal role in leading this team while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver cutting-edge data solutions that shape the future of our industry. This is not just a people management role; it's an opportunity to lead with vision, technical expertise, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will be at the forefront of our data platform initiatives, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed our stakeholders' expectations for scalability, reliability, and performance.
In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats from strategic planning and architecture design to hands-on execution of data engineering initiatives, working with highly talented engineers and empowering your team to make a significant impact on our delivery outcomes and company growth. Your leadership will inspire collaboration, drive innovation, and create a teaching and learning culture of excellence that resonates throughout the organization. We're looking for someone who isn't afraid to say "I don't know" when faced with complex challenges, but who leans into those challenges with a problem-solver mindset to find solutions that have never been done before.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Data Tools engineering team, driving technical initiatives from conception to production while ensuring alignment with business objectives, platform scalability requirements, and delivery timelines
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders including product managers, data scientists, and business leaders to define scope, objectives, and technical deliverables throughout the data platform lifecycle
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data engineers, fostering a teaching and learning culture where continuous improvement, technical excellence, and ownership are core values
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and PI Planning, promoting iterative development and team collaboration while maintaining focus on delivering measurable outcomes
• Own the technical strategy and architecture for our data governance infrastructure, making hands-on contributions to design scalable solutions for metadata management, and real-time processing that support our business growth
• Identify and proactively mitigate technical and operational risks, addressing issues before they impact delivery while maintaining transparency with stakeholders through clear communication and regular reporting
• Coordinate resource allocation and work prioritization across multiple initiatives, balancing team capacity with competing demands to ensure optimal delivery of platform capabilities
• Establish and enforce data engineering best practices, governance standards, and security protocols, ensuring we do things the right way without cutting corners on quality or compliance

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Deep technical proficiency in cloud-based systems (GCP preferred), including BigQuery, Snowflake, Cloud Storage, and experience building scalable data lake architectures and microservices
• Strong understanding of fault-tolerant system design, high-availability services, and real-time data ingestion patterns to support high-throughput processing requirements
• Solid grasp of DevOps principles with hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure as code for data platform operations
• Understanding of security best practices for data systems, API design, and infrastructure within regulated environments, with knowledge of compliance requirements in financial services highly desired
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to navigate technical complexities, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, and maintain attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences and build strong collaborative relationships across global teams

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field; Master's degree in business administration or computer science is a plus
• 6+ years of hands-on data engineering experience with 2+ years as a people manager, preferably in Financial Services (FinTech) or high-growth technology environments
• Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (Jira, Confluence) with track record of delivering complex technical projects on time

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 2 days per week

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including a market-leading salary with an annual bonus, 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non-working holidays, and a training and development budget. Our benefits also cover private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance. We emphasize work-life balance with flexible working hours, parental leave, a modern city center office, and a hybrid work schedule that allows for greater flexibility by partially working from home. Additional perks include monthly team lunch-outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.