Senior Calypso Software Developer - London

Jas Gujral; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Calypso Software Developer to join their dynamic team in London. This exciting role involves working with Calypso V14 for collateral management and contributing to the development of additional business lines such as cash management and FX. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering quality code and providing first-line support. If you are passionate about software development and have experience in financial services, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in software development, preferably in financial services.
• Experience in a regulated environment and leading teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess business requirements and provide development estimates.
• Collaborate with BA and QA teams to deliver technical solutions.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Java

Calypso API

Oracle DBMS

CATT automation and testing tools

Education

Degree in Information Technology

Job description

Senior Calypso Software Developer - London

Our client is seeking a Senior Calypso Software Developer with 3 to 5 years of experience.

Calypso V14 is used as its Collateral Management system, and the company is exploring the introduction of additional business lines such as cash management, FX, and securities.

The client aims to build a team of support analysts and analyst developers to provide first-line support and development capabilities. This analyst developer role is part of the 'Run the Bank' (RTB) team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess business requirements and provide development estimates.
• Translate user requirements into user stories and technical tasks.
• Collaborate closely with BA and QA teams to deliver fit-for-purpose technical solutions.
• Deliver quality code changes within specified timescales.
• Manage service integration and transition from 'Change the Bank' (CTB).
• Develop and conduct regression and Non-Functional Requirements (NFR) testing.
• Follow change and incident management processes; ITIL experience is preferred.
• Act as Second and Third Line RTB escalation point.
• Provide regular updates on development progress.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Maintain awareness of and comply with all Anti-Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the company, ensuring adherence to group standards and policies.
• Provide overnight support to ensure system stability and availability.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification.

• Experience required:
• Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally within Financial Services.
• Senior analyst developer or team leader experience.
• Experience or aspiration to lead support and development teams.
• Knowledge of trade lifecycle processes, including back-office functions such as settlements, collateral, and securities.

Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Expertise

• Java
• Calypso API
• Oracle DBMS
• Calypso V14 or later
• CATT automation and testing tools

Salary is negotiable.

The client is based in the City of London.

Please send your CV in Word format, including salary expectations and availability information.