What Does a Stock Market Software Company Do?
- Build trading terminals and order management systems
- Develop broker API integrations
- Create backtesting and strategy development tools
- Build advisory and research analyst platforms
- Develop market data feeds and analytics dashboards
- Create mobile apps for trading and investment
Key Technologies Used
- Python/FastAPI for backend strategy engines
- React/Vue for trading terminal frontends
- WebSockets for live market data streaming
- PostgreSQL/MySQL for trade and user data
- AWS/GCP/Azure for cloud hosting and scalability
How Simpli Trade Builds Its Own Platforms
Simpli Trade is itself a technology platform — AlgoDesk, BackDesk, CryptoDesk, StockDesk, MutualDesk and others are built by the Simpli Trade development team. These are available to learners via the Gold and Platinum plans.
Building vs Buying
- Building custom software: full flexibility, higher cost, longer timeline
- Using ready platforms (like Simpli Trade): immediate access, structured education, community support
- Best for most learners: start with Simpli Trade platforms, then customise with Python as you grow