AWS Cloud Engineer - VDI Platform

Apex Fintech Solutions UK Ltd.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental and vision)

Competitive PTO

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid subscription to the Calm app

Tuition reimbursement benefits

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions UK Ltd. is looking for a Desktop Engineer specializing in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to support end-user computing in a large-scale financial services setting. The position requires overseeing the VDI environment, ensuring optimal tool access, and providing incident management and system updates.

The ideal candidate will have strong VDI knowledge and experience in regulated environments, alongside a Bachelor's degree in a technical field. Join us to thrive in a hybrid work setting, with generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with desktop infrastructure.
• Strong VDI implementation knowledge, including Amazon WorkSpaces and AWS End User Computing solutions.
• Experience supporting regulated environments such as FINRA and SEC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the VDI environment.
• Ensure seamless access to developer tools and trading platforms.
• Manage and maintain observability for 24x7 monitoring.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Adaptability

Understanding low-latency requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Amazon WorkSpaces

AWS End User Computing

Bloomberg Terminal

FactSet

Refinitiv Eikon

Job description

Desktop Engineer – Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a Desktop Engineer with expertise in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to support end‑user computing in a large‑scale financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the VDI environment (Amazon WorkSpaces, AWS End User Computing).
• Ensure seamless access to developer tools, trading platforms, financial applications, enterprise applications, and market data systems.
• Provide timely oversight for system updates, performance tuning, and incident management.
• Manage and maintain observability and reliability solutions for 24x7 monitoring and insights to system and user health data.
• Provide tools, knowledge and access to IT Service and Support teams responsible for end‑user experience and issue resolution.
• Optimize VDI performance for latency‑sensitive applications.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or equivalent work experience) required.
• 3+ years of experience with desktop infrastructure.
• Strong VDI implementation knowledge, including Amazon WorkSpaces and AWS End User Computing solutions.
• Familiarity with financial trading platform access and performance optimization (order management systems, market data feeds, trading terminals).
• Understanding of financial protocols (FIX, market data feeds, settlement systems).
• Experience supporting regulated environments (e.g., FINRA, SEC compliance, FEDRamp, NIST, SOC).
• Financial services background a plus.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Adaptable to changing priorities, tasks, and work schedules to meet customer service standards.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and systems and provide instruction on complex processes.
• Understanding of low‑latency requirements for trading applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator).
• Experience with financial trading platforms (Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, Refinitiv Eikon).
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in financial services.
• Experience with DLP (Data Loss Prevention) and endpoint security in regulated environments.

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid office environment, requiring presence 3 days per week.

Benefits

Robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401(k) match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. Employees also receive a paid subscription to the Calm app and generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits.

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.