Solutions Engineer (Technical Consultant - API)

PEAK6; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading salary

20 vacation days per year

Training and development budget

Private health insurance

Hybrid work schedule with some WFH

Team lunches and snacks

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Solutions Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge technical solutions for banking, brokerage, and advisory clients. You will bridge technology with customer needs, influence product roadmaps, and lead deployments.

This role requires deep API and cloud expertise and strong communication across technical and executive audiences. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in technical solutions, REST API proficiency, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in technical solutions roles within financial services or technology.
• Strong background in REST API development, testing, and maintenance.
• Understanding of public cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture.
• Customer-focused and able to map customer needs to solutions.
• Proficiency in one or more languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, Go, etc.

Responsibilities

• Design and articulate solutions to customers using Apex’s technology and API services.
• Engage with newly signed clients post-sales and assist with implementation.
• Guide existing clients on leveraging enhanced API functionality for new solutions.

Skills

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Java/Python/C++

Communication

Architecture design

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Kafka

Job description

About the Role

Apex is seeking a skilled and dynamic Solutions Engineer to design and implement cutting‑edge technological solutions within the banking, brokerage, and advisory sectors. This role is pivotal in bridging advanced technology capabilities with customers’ operational needs, ensuring a seamless customer experience. The chosen candidate will play a strategic role in influencing product roadmaps, advocating for customer requirements, and driving successful solution deployments. As a technical voice for Apex, this individual will provide expertise and leadership in architecting solutions that integrate Apex's products and API service offerings effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Design and Customer Engagement
  • Design and articulate compelling solutions to customers using Apex’s technology and API services.
  • Engage with newly signed clients post‑sales and assist with implementation efforts.
  • Provide guidance to existing clients on utilizing Apex’s enhanced API functionality to offer new solutions to their client base.
• Technical Leadership and Advocacy
  • Lead detailed architecture discussions, design complex solutions, and ensure infrastructure operations succeed.
  • Act as the technical “voice of the customer” within Apex, documenting and communicating customer requirements to engineering, operational, and product teams.
  • Advocate for enhancements and functionality within Apex’s API suite by documenting customer use cases.
• Expertise Development and Technology Insights
  • Acquire deep expertise in the technology driving banking, brokerage, and advisory industries.
  • Build proficiency in technologies developed by Apex and its partners.
  • Stay updated on emerging cloud infrastructure, microservices, and real‑time data processing technologies.
• Strategic Communication and Roadmap Influence
  • Represent Apex’s technical capabilities to both technical teams and C‑suite executives.
  • Present detailed technical concepts confidently in field interactions.
  • Influence Apex’s product roadmaps to ensure alignment with customer and industry needs.

Education and Experience

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, engineering, science, or similar undergraduate program.
• 2+ years of related industry experience, preferably in a technical solutions role within financial services, technology, or a related sector.
• Strong background and proven experience developing, testing, and maintaining REST APIs.
• Understanding of public cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture.
• Customer centric with strong ability to understand and grasp customer needs and map it to our solution offering.
• Proven experience in at least one or more of the following languages: Java, Python, C#, C++, Go, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FinTech experience.
• Project management experience.
• Cloud Platform Proficiency: strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Containerization and Orchestration: experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Real‑Time Data Processing: familiarity with Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Google Pub/Sub.
• Monitoring and DevOps: knowledge of monitoring tools and DevOps practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Technical Aptitude: solid technical foundation and ability to quickly learn new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Communication Skills: excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with the skill to articulate complex solutions clearly and persuasively.
• Problem‑Solving Skills: strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, capable of handling technical challenges and translating them into actionable solutions.
• Customer Focus: dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, acting with customers in mind.
• Team Collaboration: ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to drive projects to completion.

Work Environment

This job operates 2 days per week in the Manila office. Standard working hours align with Philippines business hours; flexibility required to work at least one day per week on a later shift to collaborate with US and/or UK based teams and leadership.

Benefits

• Market‑leading salary with an annual bonus.
• 20 days of vacation leave plus regular and special non‑working holidays.
• Training and development budget.
• Private health insurance for medical and dental, as well as life insurance.
• 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.
• Monthly team lunch‑outs, unlimited drinks and snacks, and company recognition & rewards.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.