IAM Systems Engineer

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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 This is an incredible opportunity for a progressive, cloud and automation-first technologist to join Apex’s Identity Services team. As a Senior Identity Access Management Engineer you’ll be charged with improving and maintaining Apex’s suite of Identity Services systems. You’ll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing services and infrastructure that support our internal identity management, access controls, systems, and processes. Have you been waiting for your chance to join a winning technology team? Now’s your moment. Duties/Responsibilities IAM Toolchain Ownership : Take full technical ownership and oversight of Apex’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) toolchain. Lead the administration, optimization, and support of the entire lifecycle of employee access, account provisioning, entitlements, deprovisioning, and more. Build & Maintain Integrations : Design, develop, and maintain scripts and interfaces to streamline IAM processes, including integration and management across tools such as Softerra Adaxes, Active Directory, Okta, Workday, and others. Automation & Streamlining : Continually improve efficiency, reliability, and user experience by automating and integrating identity-related processes. Break down friction and create a seamless ecosystem, enabling staff productivity and operational excellence. Collaborate & Support : Work directly with teams across the organization to support, maintain, design, and build IAM solutions that align with the strategy and growth of the firm. Innovate & Evolve: Stay ahead of new and emerging technologies—such as generative AI—and proactively identify opportunities to improve Apex’s IAM systems. Recommend new solutions and drive initiatives to evolve our technology landscape. Education and/or Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent work experience) required 5+ years of proven experience with a similar role, with a focus on Identity and Access Management solutions, SSO implementation and management. Experience administering and integrating with enterprise tools such as Okta, Workday, Active Directory, Google Workspace, M365. Experience Windows and Linux administration in enterprise environments. Preferred Skills/Abilities Deep knowledge of Identity & Access Management technologies, including SSO, MFA, and privileged access management. Expertise with security/authorization models and protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC). Strong skills in Python and PowerShell for scripting and automation. Superior troubleshooting and critical thinking skills, with an ability to localize failures in distributed systems. Familiarity with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and their practical application in productivity. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to write clear documentation, procedures, and runbooks. Comfortable discussing technical concepts with engineers and vendors. Experience implementing, managing, and administering Softerra Adaxes Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week. #IT #mid-senior #full-time #LI-LN1 #APEX ​ 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 healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and 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. 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.