Lead Software Engineer (Calypso)

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre in Bengaluru is seeking a senior Java developer with strong CALYPSO experience to lead end-to-end implementations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, define technical specifications, and mentor new joiners.

The role requires deep knowledge of Calypso Backoffice, SWIFT settlements, and accounting, plus analytical problem-solving and effective communication. Agile exposure and a proactive approach to process improvements are essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of Java development experience.
• 6+ years of CALYPSO experience.
• Hands-on CALYPSO Backoffice, SWIFT, and related modules.
• Analytical and strong debugging/problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Agile environment exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical expert for end-to-end CALYPSO implementations.
• Collaborate with immediate and interfacing teams.
• Train new joiners and team members technically.
• Liaise with Business and Product Owner to analyze requirements.
• Lead functional specs and detailed user stories.
• Suggest improvements and ensure timely deliverables.
• Present technical topics in relevant forums and discussions.
• Help implement decisions from IS Strategy Opco’s.
• Define team deliverables per PO planning.
• Ensure deliverables meet time, cost and plan.
• Identify pain points and propose high-level solutions.
• Research if CALYPSO solutions exist or require customization.
• Strengthen testing strategy and validation.
• Propose new QA testing approaches in line with standards.

Skills

Java development

CALYPSO knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Agile exposure

Tools

Calypso Backoffice

Message setup

Workflow

Settlement (SWIFT)

Accounting

Settlement instructions

Job description

Responsibilities

• Technical expert, with strong proven experience of end-end implementation on Calypso Application
• Expected sphere of influence and collaboration is expected to be immediate team and interfacing teams.
• Skills involving negotiation and convincing are important, but person needn't be an expert.
• Train new joiners and team members technically
• Liaise with all related Business and Support Unit stakeholders, including Product Owner, to analyze and challenge business requirements
• Leading to functional specifications and detailed user stories
• Suggest better ways of working and delivering the tasks assigned
• Present technical related topics in relevant forums and discussions
• Help to implement decisions taken during IS Strategy Opco’s of her/his conurbation
• Work out the team's deliverables as per the planning chalked out by the PO
• Make sure that all the deliverables are met as per time, cost and plan
• To help in implementing project/applications/services architecture and propose modifications
• To identify pain points and highlight the same along with some high-level solution proposal
• Research to determine if solutions currently exist within calypso or required customization
• Strengthen functional/technical testing strategy definition and activities
• Validate the effectiveness and coverage of test strategy
• Propose new ways of testing in line with evolving market standards/practices in QA area. Implementation Strategy and Support

Reference 260007T4

Required

• Should have 9+ years of Java development experience with at least 6+ years of working knowledge in CALYPSO
• Hands on technical exposure on Calypso Backoffice function, Message setup, workflow, settlement (SWIFTS), Accounting, Settlement instruction, Payment , BO Positions & expert in customization around Calypso
• Basic product Knowledge on capital markets as Securities including Corporate Actions, Money Market, Foreign Exchange, Listed and OTC Derivatives
• Should be analytical and able to troubleshoot, debug issue independently & out of box thinking for the solutioning & designing
• Ownership attitude & good influencing skill is expected
• Highly motivated, good communication, ability to follow the open point till the closure is expected
• Good in verbal and written communication
• Agile environment exposure preferred

Why join us

"We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status"

Business insight

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