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 About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and support Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL environments across Development, UAT, and Production. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring database availability, security, performance, backup and recovery readiness, replication reliability, and operational automation. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, T-SQL development, PowerShell scripting, troubleshooting, and production support. Experience working with cloud platforms—preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)—is highly desirable. Familiarity with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices is also preferred. Key Responsibilities Administer and optimize high volume Microsoft SQL Server instances and PostgreSQL systems (including Cloud SQL) in highly available environments. Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and maintain SQL Server instances and databases. Manage database security, including user access, roles, permissions, and Active Directory integration. Perform database backups, restores, recovery testing, and snapshot activities. Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, storage, data files, and transaction logs. Execute SQL scripts for application deployments, schema changes, data population, and remediation. Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts to automate routine DBA tasks, including health checks, backups, maintenance, job monitoring, disk-space validation, and reporting. Schedule, monitor, and troubleshoot automated database administration jobs and SQL Agent jobs. Respond to monitoring alerts related to disk space, transaction log growth, failed jobs, database availability, and performance issues. Investigate and resolve database connectivity, permissions, replication, and performance incidents. Support and maintain Fivetran HVR replication channels for on-premises-to-cloud data movement. Troubleshoot replication failures and ensure data consistency across source and target systems. Support database change requests, technical requirement deployments, UAT testing, and production releases. Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, application support, and data teams. Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and occasional after-hours production support. Create and maintain DBA documentation, operational procedures, and runbooks. Required Qualifications 8+ years of hands-on Microsoft SQL Server DBA and Postgres experience. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent work experience required. Experience supporting SQL Server 2016, 2019, and/or 2022. Strong T-SQL scripting, query optimization, and performance-tuning skills. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for SQL Server administration and operational automation. Experience with SQL Server backup, restore, recovery, and disaster-recovery processes. Strong knowledge of database security, user access management, roles, and permissions. Experience with SQL Server monitoring tools such as Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager (SQL DM) or similar platforms. Experience managing database storage, transaction logs, file growth, and capacity planning. Knowledge of database replication and data-integration technologies. Experience supporting production incidents, root-cause analysis, and change-management processes. Experience with any cloud solution (GCP preferred) Familiarity with Windows Server, Active Directory, and Git/version-control practices. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Fivetran HVR data replication. Experience supporting data migration and on-premises-to-cloud integration projects. Experience in regulated, financial services, or other highly controlled environments. Knowledge of formal change-management processes, including DCRs and technical deployment requirements. Technologies Used: Microsoft SQL Server (2016 / 2019 / 2022) Postgres PowerShell T-SQL Fivetran HVR Idera SQL Diagnostic Manager (SQL DM) Windows Server Active Directory GCP Cloud Terraform Git Work Environment This job operates in a hybrid office environment three days per week. #databaseadministrator #DBA #SQL #SQLserver #full-time #LI-SG1 #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. At Apex, we aim to enable frictionless investing for everyone. Help us in our mission to democratize finance, and apply to our open roles today. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Apex, we stand for efficiency and transparency. In every office, you’ll find passionate, committed, dedicated teams driven to find smart solutions to solve our clients’ toughest challenges. We are passionate about our employees, providing the benefits and perks that elevate you, reward you, and help you give back. We provide great flexibility, a collaborative, open work space, and real potential to grow with the firm.

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