Senior Software Engineer (Calypso) Contract

Role: Senior Software Engineer – Calypso
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Engagement: Contractual
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable, Long-term with Marc Ellis)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Software Engineer – Calypso to lead front-to-back implementation,
customization, and support of the Calypso trading platform. The role requires deep expertise in Calypso
architecture, APIs, and integrations, combined with strong Java development skills and hands-on knowledge of
risk, trading, and back-office workflows. The ideal candidate will bridge business requirements with technical
delivery, ensuring seamless trading operations across Fixed Income, FX, Interest Rate, and Credit Derivatives.

Education:

• Degree, Postgraduate in Computer Science or related field
 

Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of Calypso, architecture, APIs, modules and hands on experience front of back implementation of calypso including risk management system with ERS implementation of Limit and VaR.
• 8+ years of experience implementing, configuring and maintaining calypso system for different asset class for Fixed Income, money market Interest rate, FX and credit derivatives and no linear derivatives.

Technical Skills:

• Sound understanding of Calypso architecture and Hands on experience of APIs from latest version [Minimum V15.2]
• Strong hands-on experience in java development [Jave 1.7/Higher] with key concepts like OOPS, Collection, Multithreading
• Knowledge on Oracle PLSQL and understanding of calypso data model
• Good Understanding of application server like JBoss and build tool -Gradle
• Hands on experience with integration pattern of Open API
• Understanding of network /server level interaction of calypso modules and troubleshooting expertise
• Calypso integration experience with trade and market data interface with Bloomberg SAPI, TOMS, Reuters feed, Deal tracker

Functional Skills:

• Experience in analysis and System Implementation with extensive experience in trading platforms
• Good understanding of Fixed income, FX derivative, Interest rate and Credit derivatives
• Fair understanding of Credit and Market risk ERS limit setup and Var Set up
• Good knowledge of Official P&l and accounting setup in calypso
• Good understanding of Curve and Market data setup in calypso
• Fair understanding of setting up calypso workstations and front office workstations
• Good understanding of calypso Back-office operations like static data/messages/Transfers and settlements
• Good understanding of position configuration in calypso
• Have good knowledge on Integration patters such as Open API/ Open banking etc

Soft Skills:

• Able to influence multiple teams on technical considerations, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing deep knowledge and experience.
• Self-motivator and self-starter, Ability to own and drive things without supervision and works collaboratively with the teams across the organization.
• Have excellent soft skills and interpersonal skills to interact and present the ideas to Senior and
Executive management