Case Study

Automated Trading
Platform Modernization

How we rescued a failing trading system by rebuilding the backend with tick-level data accuracy, modernizing the UI, and enabling concurrent multi-symbol trading strategies.

Data Accuracy
Tick-Level
Trading Mode
Multi-Symbol
Client: Fortified Trading
Industry: Financial Technology
Timeline: 1 week
Stack: FastAPI, Redis, Databento, Next.js, TastyTrade, Schwab

Challenge & Objectives

An algorithmic trader needed to rescue a failing trading platform that previous developers couldn't get working. Critical issues with data accuracy and architecture blocked production deployment.

Key Challenges

Inaccurate Tick Data

Previous system couldn't reliably source tick-level market data, causing missed trades and execution errors

Single-Threaded Bottleneck

Could only trade one symbol at a time, severely limiting strategy effectiveness and scalability

Inefficient Execution

Multiple orders for same action (close + open separately) and poor error handling led to excessive costs and failed trades

Outdated Interface

Legacy UI made it difficult to monitor positions, strategies, and system health in real-time

Project Objectives

  • 1
    Integrate reliable tick-level data source (Databento) for execution accuracy
  • 2
    Rebuild backend architecture to support concurrent multi-symbol trading
  • 3
    Implement robust error recovery and state management
  • 4
    Modernize UI with real-time position tracking and strategy controls
  • 5
    Enable scalability for additional strategies and broker integrations
  • 6
    Deliver production-ready system previous developers couldn't build

Development Process

A rapid rebuild approach that addressed core architectural issues while modernizing the entire platform for production reliability in just one week.

Project Timeline

Total Duration: 1 week
D1
Discovery
D2-3
Backend
D4-5
Implementation
D6-7
Deploy
Phase 1: Discovery & Analysis
Day 1
  • Audited existing codebase to identify critical failures
  • Documented tick data integration gaps and data quality issues
  • Analyzed single-threaded bottlenecks preventing multi-symbol trading
  • Defined requirements for broker integrations and strategy execution
Phase 2: Backend Rebuild
Day 2-3
  • Integrated Databento for reliable tick-level market data
  • Rebuilt architecture with OOP and strategy pattern for scalability
  • Implemented Redis Streams for concurrent multi-symbol data distribution
  • Built robust state management with error recovery capabilities
Phase 3: Strategy & UI Implementation
Day 4-5
  • Developed modular strategy framework (EMA, Supertrend, 0DTE)
  • Implemented tick-level execution engine for precise order timing
  • Built multi-threaded orchestration for concurrent symbol processing
  • Redesigned dashboard with Next.js 15 and real-time updates
Phase 4: Testing & Deployment
Day 6-7
  • Added broker integrations (TastyTrade, Schwab) with OAuth2
  • Conducted paper trading validation with live market data
  • Tested multi-symbol concurrent execution under load
  • Deployed to production with monitoring and alerts

Results & Impact

The modernized platform delivered what previous developers couldn't: a production-ready automated trading system with reliable data, concurrent execution, and professional UI.

Data Accuracy
Before: Unreliable
After: Tick-Level
Production ready
Concurrent Symbols
Before: 1 symbol
After: Unlimited
Multi-threaded
System Reliability
Before: Frequent crashes
After: 99.9% uptime
Auto-recovery

Key Achievements

Tick-level data integration eliminates execution errors
Concurrent multi-symbol trading maximizes strategy performance
Robust error recovery prevents position loss
Modern UI provides real-time visibility and control
Scalable architecture supports growth to new strategies
Production deployment after previous team's failure

Technical Implementation

A complete architectural rebuild using modern technologies, scalable patterns, and production-grade infrastructure for reliable automated trading.

Technology Stack

backend

FastAPIRedis StreamsPython 3.9+Multi-threadingOAuth 2.0

data

Databento (tick data)Real-time streamingState persistenceError recovery

frontend

Next.js 15React 19TailwindCSSFramer MotionReal-time updates

integrations

TastyTrade APICharles Schwab APIDatabento APIWebSocket support
Key Features

Tick-Level Data

Databento integration provides microsecond-precision market data for accurate execution

Multi-Symbol Trading

Concurrent processing of unlimited symbols via multi-threaded architecture

Robust Recovery

State persistence and error recovery prevent position loss during failures

Modular Strategies

Strategy pattern enables easy addition of new trading algorithms

3+
Trading Strategies
2
Broker Integrations
Real-Time
Market Data

Client Testimonial

"After months of frustration with developers who couldn't solve the tick data problem, this team delivered a production-ready system in just one week. The multi-symbol execution is exactly what I needed, and the modern UI makes monitoring positions effortless. This is the platform I've been trying to build for over a year."
TM
Tim M.
Founder, Fortified Trading
1 week
From broken to production
Unlimited
Concurrent symbols
99.9%
System uptime

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