Platform Engineer (Python, SQL, Salesforce)
hace 2 días
City of London
About Fiscal FX Fiscal FX is building a next-generation foreign-exchange trading and settlement platform that connects onboarding, dealing, risk, settlement, reporting, and client portals into one integrated system. We are a lean, fast-moving fintech startup focused on innovation, automation, and precision. Our mission is to redefine how institutional FX operations are managed, from trade execution to reconciliation and reporting. We are seeking a Platform Developer to join our core engineering team. In this role, you will build and enhance our trading platform using Python, SQL, and Kafka; design real-time data pipelines; and develop integrations that power mission-critical financial operations. If you enjoy solving complex problems, owning solutions end-to-end, and building systems that directly move money and markets, this role is for you. Role Mission • Design and deliver scalable, secure, and efficient platform features., • Develop real-time data pipelines and streaming integrations., • Support Salesforce development to automate business and compliance workflows. Key Responsibilities Platform Development (Primary Focus) • Design, build, and optimize trading platform components using Python., • Develop event-driven data pipelines using Kafka or similar streaming tools., • Write and optimize complex SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and views., • Build and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations., • Model and maintain data structures for trading, risk, settlement, and reporting., • Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Compliance teams to deliver functionality., • Ensure data integrity, scalability, and security across all platform layers., • Contribute to CI/CD automation and release pipelines. Salesforce Development (Secondary Focus) • Build and maintain features in Apex, SOQL/SOSL, and Flow., • Automate workflows across Sales, Compliance, Operations, and Finance., • Develop and maintain API integrations between Salesforce and the core platform., • Manage user access controls, data integrity, and configuration. Must-Have Skills • Strong Python development experience., • Advanced SQL Server skills (data modelling, query optimization, stored procedures)., • Experience with event streaming or message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)., • REST API design and implementation., • Understanding of data security, access control, and financial systems., • Commercial Salesforce development experience (Apex, SOQL, Flows)., • Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills., • Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced startup environment. Nice-to-Have Skills • Kafka Streams or other stream-processing frameworks., • Power BI dashboarding and reporting., • Microservices or distributed architecture experience., • CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.)., • Docker or containerization experience., • Azure cloud services. Personal Attributes • Self-starter with strong ownership mentality., • Analytical and curious; always improving systems and processes., • Effective communicator with technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Comfortable in high-growth, fast-changing environments., • Interest or experience in FX trading, risk, or financial markets. Preferred Certifications (Helpful but not required) • Python Developer certification., • Salesforce Platform Developer I., • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals or equivalent. Technical Stack • Core: Python, Kafka, SQL Server, REST APIs., • Ecosystem: Salesforce (Apex, LWC, Flow)., • Data & Automation: Power BI, Power Automate., • Deployment: CI/CD pipelines, containerized microservices. Compensation & Benefits • Salary: £40,000 per annum., • Professional training and certification support., • Hybrid working environment (London HQ)., • Opportunity to grow as the platform scales globally. Why Join Fiscal FX • Help build a core FX trading platform from the ground up., • Work with a modern tech stack (Python, Kafka, Cloud-native systems)., • Directly impact how financial institutions trade, reconcile, and report., • Join a tight-knit, innovative team in one of London’s most exciting fintech’s., • Huge career growth potential as the company scales.