Calypso Consultant

About the Job: The company has been engaged by a large Bank in the UAE to provide resources for their Calypso program. They are seeking Calypso Developers to join a larger team that includes other developers and a testing team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the internal back office and additional teams to develop the necessary functionalities in-house.

Responsibilities:

• Work within Agile development teams to enhance the functionalities of the Calypso application.
• Handle both Run the Bank and Change the Bank functions for the Calypso platform.
• Assist with strategic banking initiatives to develop new capabilities.
• Interact and liaise with teams across various geographic locations.
• Communicate with Business and Operations users to resolve their queries.
• Initially support the Production team to gain an understanding of the project landscape.

Mandatory Skills:

• 10 years of experience in the Calypso domain.
• 5-7 years of development experience on Calypso, specifically with Calypso version 11.
• Proficient in writing SQL queries and understanding Calypso database tables.
• Strong experience in Java programming.
• Good understanding of overall Calypso architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Calypso development and customizations, including Scheduled Tasks, Reports, and Engines.
• Familiarity with Calypso APIs and good analytical skills for resolving production issues.
• Understanding of Calypso's message and sender frameworks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a geographically dispersed team.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income Markets and Products.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Basic understanding of UNIX servers and commands.
• Awareness of back-office processes like SWIFT messages, Settlements, CREs, and Accounting.
• Understanding of FX and Money Market products.
• Experience with tools such as Maven, Jenkins, Gradle, Azure DevOps, or other CI tools.

Languages: English (C2 Proficient)

Benefits: The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Full medical coverage for employees with UAE visas.
• Annual vacation leave of 24 business days.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Compassion and sick leave policies.
• End-of-service gratuity.
• Marriage leave and an employee assistance program (EAP).
• Interest-free cash advance policy for emergencies after 6 months of service.