Calypso Test Automation Regular Consultant

Luxoft; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking an experienced Calypso QA Analyst in NYC to design, execute, and own the functional testing layer across regression, integration, message, and report testing phases. You will collaborate with a CATT Architect and Developer to map test cases to scripts and schedules, ensuring end-to-end coverage of portfolios in multiple asset classes.

You will drive test case creation from functional specs, validate 12 product lifecycles, and oversee EOD/closure testing and SWIFT messaging

Qualifications

• Must have 3–7 years Calypso technical experience.
• Hands-on Calypso experience — trade booking, UAT, system workflows.
• Proven test case writing from functional specifications.
• Knowledge of capital markets trade lifecycles (FX, Fixed Income, Money Market, Repos).
• SWIFT messaging standards (MT1xx, MT2xx, MT3xx, MT5xx, MT9xx).
• Reconciliation concepts — trade comparison, BO object processing, transfer matching.
• Direct CATT experience — regression or integration modules.
• Calypso version upgrade project experience.
• IMS or SWIFT interface testing in a Calypso context.

Responsibilities

• Test Case Creation: write structured test cases from specs and requirements.
• Cover the full trade lifecycle: booking, amendments, cancellation, roll-over.
• Define expected results and acceptance criteria for each test case.
• Maintain and version-control test libraries across project phases.
• Map test cases to CATT scripts with architect for execution schedules.
• Execute CATT regression packs comparing PROD baselines with release envs.
• Validate trade lifecycle events across 12 in-scope products.
• Perform trade and BO object reconciliation; validate downstream systems.
• Execute EOD and report testing; validate SWIFT messages per product.
• Deliver demos and test results to stakeholders after each phase.

Skills

Calypso expertise

Test case writing

UAT knowledge

Capital markets lifecycle

SWIFT messaging

Regression & integration testing

CATT experience

Calypso upgrades

IMS/SWIFT interfaces

Job description

Project description

Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practice.We are a top-tier Calypso Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration.We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Calypso projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.Compensation for NYC: 100000 - 150000 USD Gross per year based on your interview results

Responsibilities

• A functional testing role — no development or scripting required. The CATT Analyst designs, executes, and validates automated test suites within the Calypso platform across regression, integration, message, and report testing phases. The analyst works alongside a CATT Architect and Developer but owns the functional test layer end-to-end.Test Case Creation
• Write structured test cases from functional specs and business requirements
• Cover the full trade lifecycle: booking, amendment (economic/non-economic), cancellation, termination, roll-over, fixings, corporate actions
• Define expected results and acceptance criteria per test case
• Maintain and version-control test case libraries across all project phases
• Collaborate with the CATT Architect to map test cases to CATT scripts and execution schedulesRegression Testing
• Execute CATT regression packs comparing PROD baseline against Calypso release environments
• Validate trade lifecycle events across 12 in-scope products (Bonds, Repos, T-Bills, FX, FX Fwd/Swap, Structured Deposits/Loans, Call Notice, Corporate Actions, Transfers)
• Perform trade comparison, transfer comparison, and BO object reconciliationIntegration Testing
• Execute integration test suites against live external systems (IMS, SWIFT)
• Validate downstream system behaviour and Trades/Actions outputs
• Run on-demand per interface change or prior to major Calypso releasesMessage & Report Testing
• Validate outgoing SWIFT messages (MT103, MT202, MT300, MT320, MT518, MT541, MT543, MT900, MT910, MT940) per product
• Reconcile message content between PROD and Release environments
• Execute EOD report reconciliation: Nostro, Payment Matching, BA Returns, Banking Flow, FWD LadderTest Management
• Produce result frameworks, test packs, and defect documentation per phase
• Deliver demos and test results to stakeholders after each phase
• Support go-live and post-go-live stabilisation; participate in CATT training delivery

SKILLS

Must have

• 3-7 years Calypso technical experienceEssential
• Hands-on Calypso experience — trade booking, UAT, system workflows
• Proven test case writing from functional specifications
• Knowledge of capital markets trade lifecycles (FX, Fixed Income, Money Market, Repos)
• SWIFT messaging standards (MT1xx, MT2xx, MT3xx, MT5xx, MT9xx)
• Reconciliation concepts — trade comparison, BO object processing, transfer matching
• Structured test delivery: design, scripting, validation, go-live, supportDesirable
• Direct CATT experience — regression or integration modules
• Calypso version upgrade project experience
• IMS or SWIFT interface testing in a Calypso context

Nice to have

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Have a willingness to learn new skills
• Must have attention to detail
• Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a group
• Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)
• Any technical knowledge (Writing simple sql query, be able to read code )
• Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
• Excellent attention to detail and accurac