Platform Engineer - Foreign Exchange

Job Description

Job Description

ComResource is looking for a Platform Engineer - Foreign Exchange.

Responsibilities:

Learn and Support FX Platforms

• Develop an understanding of Foreign Exchange trading products, workflows, and business processes.
• Learn and support key FX technology platforms including Aphelion, WallStreet Systems (WSS), Caplin, and 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.

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.

Essentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or a 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.

Desired:

• Internship or co-op experience in software development, technology operations, infrastructure, or application support.
• Exposure to Python, Java, .NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, or Git.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub 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.

Req ID: CG312712922