Platform Engineer I

Apex Systems, LLC; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Platform Engineer I to support FX trading platforms and learn from senior engineers. You will assist with testing, incident investigation, and automation efforts while gaining exposure to Aphelion, WSS, Caplin, and related integrations.

Ideal candidates are recent grads or early-career tech professionals with a Bachelor's degree and a basic understanding of SQL and OO concepts, plus interest in cloud, AI tools, and agile practices.

Qualifications

• 1) Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to software or analytics.
• 2) 0–3 years of technology experience.
• 3) Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases; understood OO concepts.
• 4) Internship or co-op experience is a plus; banking/Capital Markets exposure preferred.
• 5) Familiarity with Python, Java, .NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, or Git.

Responsibilities

• Learn FX trading workflows and FX platform components (Aphelion, WSS, Caplin).
• Support day-to-day application activities under senior engineers.
• Assist with functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Investigate production incidents and troubleshoot issues; use SQL to analyze data.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve productivity and reduce manual work.

Skills

Platform Engineering

QA Testing

SQL

Relational databases

Object-oriented programming

Python

Java

JavaScript

REST APIs

Git

Azure

AWS

Agile

Scrum

FX trading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aphelion

WallStreet Systems

Caplin

GitHub Copilot

Job description

# Platform Engineer IApply**Job#: 3053161****Job Description:**Platform Engineer ITitle: Platform Engineer 1**Location:** Cincinnati, Ohio (Onsite)Duration: 4+ MonthsRole OverviewA motivated and technically curious Platform Engineer is sought to join our team. This is an 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 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.Key Responsibilities* 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, and associated integrations.* Participate in day-to-day application support activities under the guidance of senior engineers.* Assist with functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing activities.* Investigate and troubleshoot production incidents and application issues.* Use SQL to query, analyze, and troubleshoot application and business data.* Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve team productivity.* Work closely with technology, operations, and business partners.Required Qualifications**Education:** Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline.**Experience:** 0-3 years of technology experience.**Technical Skills:** Must have Platform Engineering, QA Testing, a working knowledge of SQL, and familiarity with relational databases and object-oriented programming concepts.Preferred Qualifications* Internship or co-op experience in software development, technology operations, infrastructure, or application support.* Banking experience is preferred, particularly in Capital Markets.* Exposure to Python, Java, .NET, JavaScript, REST APIs, or 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.What Success Looks LikeWithin the first year, a successful candidate will develop a working knowledge of FX trading workflows and business processes. The candidate will become proficient in supporting key FX applications, independently perform testing and validation activities, and contribute to production issue investigation and resolution efforts. Success includes building useful automations that reduce manual work and demonstrating effective use of AI and modern productivity tools.Why This RoleThis position offers an opportunity to begin a career supporting technology platforms that directly enable global foreign exchange trading operations. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gain exposure to financial markets technology, and develop skills across software engineering, platform support, automation, AI, and cloud technologies while helping drive innovation. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Cincinnati, OH, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 23, 2026**Pay Range:** $38 - $41 per hour