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.