Calypso Developer / Calypso Technical Consultant

Unison Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Calypso Developer to design and implement trading solutions. The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of experience in Calypso implementation, strong Java skills, and ability to integrate with external systems. This role requires collaboration across teams to ensure compliance with trading requirements.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Calypso system implementation.
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end Calypso implementation.
• Experience integrating Calypso with external systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support Calypso-based trading solutions.
• Collaborate with business, risk, and IT teams.
• Ensure compliance with trading and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Calypso architecture

Java development

API integration

Risk management

Oracle PL/SQL

Tools

Calypso v15.2

Bloomberg SAPI

Reuters

JBoss

Gradle

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Calypso Developer to design, implement, and support Calypso-based trading and risk management solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Calypso architecture, APIs, and Java development, along with a solid understanding of front-to-back trade flows across multiple asset classes.

This role involves close collaboration with business, risk, and IT teams to deliver efficient and compliant solutions for trading and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in Calypso system implementation, configuration, and maintenance .
• Hands-on experience with end-to-end Calypso implementation , including risk management (ERS), limits, and VaR setup .
• Exposure to multiple asset classes – Fixed Income, Money Market, FX, Interest Rate, and Credit Derivatives .
• Experience integrating Calypso with external systems such as Bloomberg SAPI, Reuters, TOMS, and Deal Tracker .

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Calypso architecture and API integration (v15.2 or higher) .
• Expertise in Java (1.7 or higher) – OOPs, Collections, and Multithreading.
• Working knowledge of Oracle PL / SQL and Calypso data model.
• Familiarity with JBoss , Gradle , and Open API integration patterns.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance optimization skills.

Functional Skills

• Good understanding of Front-to-Back trade workflows in Calypso.
• Strong knowledge of Fixed Income, FX, Interest Rate, and Credit Derivatives .
• Experience with Credit and Market Risk configuration , including ERS Limits and VaR setup.
• Understanding of P&L, accounting setup, curves, and market data configuration .
• Knowledge of Back Office operations – static data, transfers, settlements, and position configuration.