Technical Analyst / Engineer – LemonEdge

Job Description

Apollo Global Management is seeking a hands-on Technical Analyst / Engineer to support the implementation, optimization, and operational ownership of the LemonEdge fund accounting platform. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, data engineering, and financial systems, helping scale LemonEdge as Apollo's centralized platform for fund accounting, reporting, and operational workflows. The selected candidate will support existing onboarded funds, drive automation initiatives, develop integrations, and improve platform reliability while supporting the onboarding of additional funds. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with experience supporting fund accounting platforms and complex financial data environments. Key Responsibilities: Platform Ownership & Engineering Serve as a technical owner for the LemonEdge platform supporting 50+ onboarded funds and scaling toward 250+ funds. Configure, customize, and optimize LemonEdge workflows to support fund accounting operations. Develop automation tools, scripts, and services using Python, C#, or Java. Build and maintain integrations between LemonEdge and internal/external systems. Collaborate with fund accountants, controllers, product owners, and developers to improve platform efficiency. Data Engineering & Integration Design and maintain ETL pipelines supporting fund accounting processes. Develop and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models. Ensure data integrity across transactions, positions, investor data, and NAV calculations. Integrate LemonEdge with platforms such as Geneva, Investran, and other financial systems. Support reconciliation and data validation processes. Production Support & Reliability Provide L2/L3 production support for platform issues. Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions. Troubleshoot application, data, and integration-layer issues. Develop monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions. Automate repetitive operational and support activities. Fund Onboarding & Scaling Support onboarding of new funds into the LemonEdge platform. Translate business requirements into technical configurations and scalable solutions. Develop reusable onboarding templates and frameworks. Improve onboarding efficiency and operational scalability. Testing & Release Management Create and execute test plans, regression testing, and integration testing. Support UAT activities and financial validation processes. Participate in deployment and release management activities. Ensure platform stability and financial reporting accuracy. Continuous Improvement Replace manual Excel-based processes through automation. Identify opportunities for workflow optimization. Implement AI-driven solutions for anomaly detection, reconciliation, and operational efficiency. Drive modernization initiatives across accounting and reporting processes. Required Qualifications: 5–10+ years of experience in software engineering, data engineering, technical application support, or related fields. Strong hands-on programming experience in Python, C#, or Java. Advanced SQL skills including query optimization, stored procedures, and data modeling. Experience designing and supporting ETL/data pipeline solutions. Experience building APIs and system integrations. Strong troubleshooting skills across application, database, and integration layers. Experience providing L2/L3 production support. Experience with Git, CI/CD, monitoring, and observability tools. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with fund accounting or partnership accounting platforms. Direct experience with LemonEdge preferred. Experience with Investran, Geneva, or similar financial systems. Experience supporting credit funds, SPVs, CLOs, or complex investment structures. Knowledge of financial reporting and accounting workflows. Experience implementing automation and AI-driven operational solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical owner of the LemonEdge platform
• Support and maintain onboarded funds within LemonEdge
• Develop automations using Python, C#, or Java
• Build and support APIs and system integrations
• Design and maintain ETL and data pipeline solutions
• Perform root cause analysis and production support
• Optimize SQL queries and database performance
• Support onboarding of new funds onto LemonEdge
• Lead testing, validation, and release activities
• Drive workflow automation and process improvements

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Long-term contract opportunity
• Hybrid work environment
• Exposure to enterprise-scale financial systems
• Work with modern automation and AI technologies
• Opportunity to influence platform architecture
• Collaborative and high-impact engineering environment
• Professional growth within alternative asset management sector