> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2720526-platform-support-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2720526-platform-support-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Support Engineer - **Company:** OCTAURA SUBCO LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, JIRA, Issue Tracking Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Commands, Nagios, Shell Script, SQL Databases, Splunk, Servicenow - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/platform-support-engineer-octaura-8125845 ## About the Role To be successful in this role, the Platform Support Engineer is expected to proactively learn and understand Octaura's business needs, and develop or implement solutions to meet those needs. To that end, the Platform Support Engineer is expected to demonstrate a proven ability to problem-solve and multi-task. Flexibility is a must, as the schedule may include occasional late night or weekend duties. This is an exciting time for Octaura as we are rapidly growing and are looking for energetic, collaborative and driven thinkers to join us! Please note this role is based out of our NYC office and our current structure is 4 days (Mon-Thurs) in the office, 1 day from home. Desired experience * Bachelor's degree or equivalent with combined experience. * The ideal candidate must have 5+ years' work experience In application support, preferably in the financial industry, with at least 3+ years spent in maintaining and supporting financial or other applications. * Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. * Skills and experience in any or all of the following will give the right candidate an edge: + Linux command line + Shell scripting + Java + Python + SQL + Nagios and/or Splunk + Ticketing systems such as Jira or ServiceNow ## Description The Platform Support Engineer will join Octaura's Platform Support team to maintain and support the CLO and Loans trading system and other internal applications. They are responsible for ensuring the high levels of availability of the production, demonstration and test systems. They will work in a high-pressure mission critical production environment. The candidate will play a key role in the resolution of any problems in the system in a timely and professional manner. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)