PCEP Intern

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, among many others; collectively, Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22 million 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. Apex has received several industry recognitions including Best Places to Work (2026‑2025‑2024‑2023, presented by BuiltIn), WealthTech of the Year (2025, presented by US FinTech Awards), and The World’s Top 250 Fintech Companies (2024, presented by CNBC). ABOUT THIS ROLE Apex Fintech Solutions is looking for a PCEP Intern with unbounded potential for a development team on the front lines of our high-volume, high-availability trade‑clearing suite. You will partner with next‑generation stock trading products and build cloud‑native (GCP/AWS) event‑driven (Apache Kafka) microservices that will test your limits. What you will do Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software. Learn from and apply design techniques and coding standards coached by our senior engineers. Build resilient, self‑scaling, self‑healing services that allow you to sleep through the night. Support the production systems you build, including build, deployment (CI/CD), and monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus, PagerDuty). Write high‑quality, well‑tested code and maintain high code‑quality standards across your team via code reviews. What you can expect A highly collaborative environment focused on outcomes that build momentum for Apex to reach its goals. A culture that values a test‑centric approach to software development where 100% unit test coverage is the expectation. End‑to‑end ownership of what you deploy, from documentation to service‑level objectives; your team is ultimately responsible for the health of your products. Contribute to and benefit from a culture of continuous learning. Access to mentors, generous policies regarding attending industry conferences and book reimbursement, and regular lunch & learns. Quarterly 2‑day hackathons. An environment committed to using the right tool to get the job done. Work that matters. The skills you’ll need to succeed Currently pursuing a BA, BS, MS, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field. 0–2+ years of experience as a software developer or similar role. Ability to learn new technologies (languages, tools, frameworks) quickly. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Financial services background is a plus. Preferred skills Have a real passion for software engineering, demonstrated by previous internships, work experience, projects, or publications. Familiarity with application of common design patterns. Interested in backend or full‑stack software development. Either previous knowledge of financial markets or a strong interest in learning. Our Rewards We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, Employee Assistance Program), competitive PTO, 401(k) match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At Apex, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to work from home and from one of our primary offices. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr