Senior Software Engineer Calypso

Flatgigs; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Calypso engineer for front-to-back implementation across various asset classes. The role involves supporting Calypso, enhancing integrations for trade and market data feeds, and working on Risk Management. Candidates should have strong knowledge of Calypso architecture, APIs, and Java, alongside communication skills to collaborate with senior stakeholders. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Calypso architecture and APIs, minimum version v15.2.
• Proficient in Java (1.7+) with expertise in OOP, collections, multithreading.
• Knowledge of Oracle PL/SQL and Calypso data model.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support Calypso across multiple asset classes.
• Work on Risk Management (ERS) for Limits and VaR setup.
• Enhance integrations for trade and market data feeds.

Skills

Calypso architecture + APIs

Java

Oracle PL/SQL

JBoss

Open API patterns

Trading systems

Tools

Gradle

Job description

This role is for a strong Calypso engineer who can handle front-to-back implementation and work across risk (ERS), integration, and core platform modules. If “Calypso troubleshooting” is your cardio, you’ll fit right in.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and support Calypso across asset classes (Fixed Income, Money Market, IR, FX, Credit derivatives, Non-linear derivatives)
• Work on Risk Management (ERS) including Limits + VaR setup
• Build and enhance integrations for trade and market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters, etc.)
• Troubleshoot Calypso modules at app/server/network level
• Contribute to API patterns and integrations via Open API / Open Banking-style patterns
• Support back-office workflows: static data, messages, transfers, settlements

Must-Have Skills

• Strong understanding of Calypso architecture + APIs (minimum version v15.2)
• Strong Java experience (1.7+): OOP, collections, multithreading
• Oracle PL/SQL + understanding of Calypso data model
• App server/build tools: JBoss, Gradle
• Integration experience: Open API patterns, market/trade data interfaces
• Functional strength in trading systems + risk concepts (ERS, VaR, limits, curves, market data)

Soft Skills

• Can influence teams without being “that person”
• High ownership, self-driven, collaborative
• Clear communicator with senior stakeholders