Calypso Developer - Trading and Post-Trade Systems

Calypso Developer | Trading & Post-Trade Systems, Process Migration, Integration, Security, and Support

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a highly experienced Calypso Developer to lead the development, customization, and deployment of enterprise financial platform solutions. This role involves designing, implementing, and supporting complex trade processing, risk management, and settlement workflows on the Calypso platform. The ideal candidate will collaborate with business and technical teams to deliver scalable, secure, and compliant solutions supporting enterprise trading operations and supporting digital transformation efforts.

Software Requirements

• Required:

  • Strong hands-on experience with Calypso platform version 16.1 or higher, including process customization, integration, and migration projects

  • Proficiency in core development languages such as Java (preferred) and scripting tools (e.g., Shell, Python) for automation and support tasks

  • In-depth knowledge of Calypso modules such as Pricing, Risk, Settlement, and Asset Management

  • familiarity with database management systems (Oracle, SQL Server) and data integration techniques

  • Experience with Calypso APIs, external system integrations, and workflow development

  • Strong understanding of financial instrument lifecycles—derivatives, fixed income, FX, and collateral management

  • Knowledge of security standards, validation, and audit requirements for trading systems

• Preferred:

  • Experience supporting or implementing Calypso on cloud environments or hybrid infrastructure

  • Exposure to new features and versions of Calypso platform

  • Experience with system deployment, configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform)

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, development, and support of complex trading, risk, and settlement workflows on the Calypso platform

• Support system upgrades, migrations, and functional customization supporting enterprise trading operations

• Collaborate with business analysts and system owners to gather requirements and translate business needs into scalable technical solutions

• Conduct detailed code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and perform optimization activities for performance, security, and compliance

• Maintain documentation related to architecture, configurations, and operational procedures

• Support testing, deployment, and environment setups, ensuring system stability and security

• Lead incident resolution efforts, including root cause analysis and escalation management

• Promote best practices for system security, data integrity, and recovery strategies

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Languages & Platforms:
  Required: Java (preferred), Shell scripting, Python (supporting automation)
  Preferred: Other JVM languages or support scripts for integrations

• Modules & Functional Areas:
  Pricing, Risk, Settlement, Asset Management, Collateral Management modules within Calypso

• Databases & Data Management:
  Oracle, SQL Server; experience with schema design, data validation, and query tuning

• Integration & APIs:
  Web services (REST, SOAP), external system APIs, support for trade and data connectivity

• Configuration & Deployment Tools:
  Support for deployment automation, environment setup, and version control (Git)

• Security & Compliance:
  Implementation of security controls, encryption, and compliance with industry standards

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years supporting and developing in Calypso or similar financial trading platforms

• Proven success supporting enterprise trade lifecycles—derivatives, FX, fixed income—on Calypso systems

• Experience with system upgrades, migrations, and process customization projects

• Knowledge of security standards, audit requirements, and compliance in financial environments

• Industry experience in banking, asset management, or capital markets is advantageous

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, develop, and support optimal workflows for trade, risk, and settlement processing

• Lead testing, deployment, and upgrade activities, ensuring quality, security, and minimal downtime

• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, performance bottlenecks, and security concerns

• Collaborate with business teams, infrastructure, and vendors to support system integration and automation

• Conduct root cause analysis, incident management, and system documentation

• Support system audits, regulatory compliance activities, and security practices

• Continuously identify improvement opportunities through process optimization and automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Finance, or related field

• 5+ years supporting or developing enterprise Calypso solutions in trading or post-trade environments

• Certifications in financial systems, Calypso, or related standards are preferred

• Proven ability to support scalable, secure, and compliant trading systems supporting large enterprise operations

Professional Competencies

• Analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex trade, risk, and settlement issues

• Effective communication skills for stakeholder engagement and documentation

• Leadership qualities to guide teams and promote best practices

• Strategic thinking to align system development with organizational goals and compliance standards

• Adaptability to evolving financial technology standards and enterprise support frameworks

• Time and project management skills to ensure timely delivery of system enhancements and support activities

S​YNECHRON’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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Experience Level

Senior Level