Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Senior Calypso Developer to join our dynamic team. This role is integral to the development and enhancement of our Calypso platform, focusing on Fixed Income, Derivatives, Money Markets, Advances, Letters of Credit, and Equity products. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to our business objectives by ensuring seamless migrations, upgrades, and integrations, fostering innovation, and optimizing operational effectiveness.
Software Requirements
Required Software Proficiency:
- Calypso Development, including upgrade projects (preferably to version 18).
- Java (Advanced proficiency).
- PL/SQL (Advanced proficiency).
- Linux (Advanced proficiency).
- Experience with Calypso Pricing, Accounting, ERS, Workflows, Reporting, Task Station, and Scheduled Task functionality.
Preferred Software Proficiency:
- Exposure to Jenkins, CI/CD methodologies.
- Familiarity with Cloud Technologies.
Overall Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement solutions in Calypso for financial products including Fixed Income, Derivatives, Money Markets, Advances, Letters of Credit, and Equity.
- Oversee Calypso upgrade projects and migration from legacy applications.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.
- Develop and maintain custom modules and integrations within Calypso.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to Calypso functionalities.
- Optimize performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for all developed solutions.
Technical Skills (By Category)
Programming Languages:
- Essential: Java, PL/SQL
- Preferred: Familiarity with scripting languages in Linux
Databases/Data Management:
- Essential: Proficiency in database management using PL/SQL
Cloud Technologies:
- Preferred: Familiarity with cloud solutions and integrations
Development Tools and Methodologies:
- Essential: Experience with Calypso development tools and methodologies
- Preferred: Exposure to Jenkins, CI/CD practices
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 10+ years of IT experience.
- 5+ years of focused experience in Calypso development and migrations.
- Experience with Calypso versions 16.1 onwards.
- Domain-specific experience in financial products and back-office processes like SWIFT messages, settlements, and accounting.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Lead design and development activities within Calypso for specified financial products.
- Engage in regular meetings with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Manage deliverables related to upgrade projects and custom module development.
- Exercise decision-making authority in technical solutions and project execution.
- Monitor application performance and provide ongoing optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in Calypso or related technologies are a plus.
Professional Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Leadership and teamwork abilities, with a focus on collaborative project management.
- Excellent communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
- Adaptability and a learning orientation for continuous improvement.
- An innovative mindset and ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Effective time and priority management skills.
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.
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