Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled and experienced Calypso Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is central to the development, customization, and enhancement of our Calypso platform, focusing on key financial instruments such as Fixed Income, Derivatives, Money Markets, Advances, Letters of Credit, and Equity products. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the organization’s business objectives by ensuring seamless migrations, upgrades, and integrations, driving innovation, and optimizing operational effectiveness. This role provides an opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects that support our clients’ financial operations and strategic growth.
Software Requirements
- Strong expertise in Calypso Development, including end-to-end upgrade projects (preferably Calypso v18 and above).
- Advanced proficiency in Java, PL/SQL, and Linux.
- Hands-on experience with core Calypso modules including Pricing, Accounting, ERS, Workflows, Reporting, Task Station, and Scheduled Tasks.
- Exposure to Jenkins and modern CI/CD practices.
- Familiarity with Cloud technologies and cloud-based system integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement scalable Calypso solutions for a wide range of financial products including Fixed Income, Derivatives, Money Markets, Advances, Letters of Credit, and Equities.
- Lead and support Calypso upgrade initiatives and migration from legacy systems to newer Calypso versions.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Develop, customize, and maintain Calypso modules, interfaces, and integrations to enhance system capabilities.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve Calypso-related technical issues to ensure high system availability and stability.
- Continuously optimize system performance while ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation covering development activities, configurations, and delivered solutions.
- Essential: Java, PL/SQL
- Preferred: Linux scripting (Shell scripting)
- Strong hands-on experience using PL/SQL for database development and management.
- Preferred: Exposure to cloud platforms and integration approaches.
- Proven experience with Calypso development frameworks and tools.
- Essential: Good understanding of Calypso development environments and methodologies.
- Preferred: Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of security standards and controls applicable to financial systems is an added advantage.
- Minimum 10 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years of hands-on Calypso development and migration experience.
- Practical experience working with Calypso version 16.1 or higher.
- Strong domain knowledge of financial products and back-office functions including SWIFT messaging, settlement processing, and accounting.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead the design, development, and testing of solutions for relevant financial products within Calypso.
- Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to align project goals.
- Manage project deliverables including upgrades, custom module development, and system migrations.
- Exercise technical decision-making authority to determine solutions and project approaches.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements proactively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in Calypso or complementary technologies are advantageous.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in relevant technical areas.
Professional Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities, with experience managing technical projects.
- Excellent communication skills for effective engagement with stakeholders.
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and industry trends.
- Ability to articulate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities.
SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidate Application Notice
