Platform Engineer I

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Platform Engineer I (FX Technology) for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier banking clients in Cincinnati, OH. Onsite / hybrid schedule
The FX Technology Squad is seeking a motivated and technically curious Platform Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate or early-career technology professional to gain hands-on experience supporting mission-critical Foreign Exchange (FX) trading platforms.
The Platform Engineer will work closely with senior engineers, product owners, business partners, and production support teams to learn the FX business while contributing to application support, testing, automation efforts, and platform improvements. This role provides exposure to industry-leading FX technologies, including Aphelion, WallStreet Systems (WSS), and Caplin.
We are looking for someone with a strong technical foundation, excellent communication skills, a collaborative mindset, self-starter and a passion for learning. The ideal candidate will be eager to leverage emerging AI and productivity tools to improve engineering efficiency and team effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Learn and Support FX Platforms

• Develop an understanding of Foreign Exchange (FX) trading products, workflows, and business processes.
• Learn and support key FX technology platforms including:
  • Aphelion, WallStreet Systems (WSS), Caplin, Associated integrations and downstream applications
• Participate in day-to-day application support activities under the guidance of senior engineers.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Assist with functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Create and execute test plans and test cases.
• Document testing results and partner with developers and business users to resolve issues.
• Support production releases and validation activities.

Production Support and Operational Excellence

• Help investigate and troubleshoot production incidents and application issues.
• Monitor application health and participate in operational support activities.
• Assist in root cause analysis efforts and documentation of recurring issues.
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase platform reliability.

Data Analysis and Technical Problem Solving

• Use SQL to query, analyze, and troubleshoot application and business data.
• Support data validation, reconciliation, and issue investigation activities.
• Develop technical skills related to databases, APIs, application integrations, and cloud-based technologies.

Automation and Innovation

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve team productivity.
  • Build scripts, utilities, and automation solutions that reduce operational effort and improve system reliability.
  • Support automated testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational workflows.
  • Leverage AI assisted engineering tools to accelerate troubleshooting, documentation, testing, and development activities.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted development and productivity tools.
• Partner with teammates to improve testing efficiency, documentation, monitoring, and operational workflows.
• Contribute ideas that help modernize engineering practices and increase delivery speed.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with technology, operations, and business partners.
• Communicate issues, risks, and progress clearly to stakeholders.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Build strong relationships across the Capital Markets technology organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, Or related technical discipline
• 0-3 years of technology experience.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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