Calypso Developer

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Our Challenge

Synechron is seeking an experienced Calypso Developer to support a leading banking client in the United States. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing, customizing, integrating, and supporting the Nasdaq Calypso platform within capital-markets environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, customize, and maintain solutions on the Calypso platform.
• Work with business analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop Calypso components using Java, APIs, workflows, engines, reporting frameworks, and integration tools.
• Support front-office, middle-office, and back-office functions.
• Build and maintain integrations between Calypso and internal or external systems.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement permanent fixes.
• Support Calypso upgrades, releases, migrations, and performance improvements.
• Write unit and integration tests and participate in code reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation and follow established SDLC and Agile practices.
• Collaborate with distributed technology and business teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with the Nasdaq Calypso platform.
• Proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring, SQL, and REST/SOAP APIs.
• Experience with Calypso customization, configuration, and integration.
• Knowledge of Calypso modules, workflows, engines, messages, scheduled tasks, and reporting.
• Experience with financial products such as fixed income, foreign exchange, derivatives, money markets, or securities.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle, settlements, confirmations, positions, and risk-management processes.
• Experience working with relational databases and Unix/Linux environments.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Previous experience supporting banking or capital-markets applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Calypso upgrades or cloud migration projects.
• Knowledge of microservices, Spring Boot, messaging technologies, and CI/CD tools.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or another cloud platform.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery and DevOps practices.
• Calypso techno-functional experience is an advantage.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

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.