Platform Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Platform Engineer I (FX Technology)

Location: (City, State)
Duration: Contract - 4 months
Pay Range: $40/hr $40/hr (W2)
Job ID: 410122

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Platform Engineer I (FX Technology) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in application support, testing, SQL, automation, and platform operations and a proven ability to learn complex trading platforms, resolve production issues, and enhance reliability through automation .

Responsibilities:

• Learn FX trading products, workflows, and business processes to support mission-critical platforms.
• Support Aphelion, WallStreet Systems (WSS), Caplin, and related integrations and downstream applications.
• Participate in day-to-day application support under senior engineer guidance, including monitoring and incident response.
• Assist with functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing, including test plan creation and execution.
• Document testing results and partner with developers and business users to resolve defects and validate releases.
• Investigate and troubleshoot production incidents, support root cause analysis, and document recurring issues.
• Use SQL to query, analyze, and troubleshoot application and business data, including validation and reconciliation.
• Develop skills with databases, APIs, integrations, and cloud technologies to support platform improvements.
• Identify and implement automation for manual processes, including scripts, utilities, and workflow improvements.
• Support automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows.
• Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate troubleshooting, documentation, testing, and development.
• Collaborate with technology, operations, and business partners and communicate issues, risks, and progress.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions to build strong relationships.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or related technical field.
• 0-3 years of technology experience in application support, QA, or software engineering.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases for analysis and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Preferred Skills:

• Internship or co-op experience in software development, technology operations, infrastructure, or application support.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle concepts and Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to Python, Java, .NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, and Git.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Interest in financial markets, trading systems, or banking technology.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

What Success Looks Like

• Develop a working knowledge of FX trading workflows and business processes within the first year.
• Become proficient in supporting Aphelion, WSS, Caplin, and associated FX applications.
• Independently perform testing and validation for platform enhancements and releases.
• Contribute to production issue investigation and resolution with documented root causes and remediations.
• Build automations that reduce manual work and improve reliability.
• Demonstrate effective use of AI and modern productivity tools to improve engineering outcomes.
• Establish trusted relationships across technology and business teams.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.