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Calypso Developer - Capital Markets

BC Forward

Buffalo, NY(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80–$100 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Skills, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Basel III (Third Basel Accord), Business Solutions, Capital Markets, Cash Management, Change Management, Coding Standards, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Credit Risk, DevOps, Dodd Frank Act, Enterprise Applications, Fixed Income Investments, Foreign Exchange (FX), Fortune 500 Customers, Git, Global Financial Markets, Government, IBM WebSphere MQ (Message Queue), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, Investment Services, JSON, Java, Java Message Service (JMS), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (Java EE/J2EE), Jenkins, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Marketing/Sales Collateral, Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), Maven, Messaging Middleware, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Operational Support, Oracle Database, Oracle PL-SQL, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulatory Reports, Requirements Management, Risk, Root Cause Analysis, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Securities, Software Administration, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Spring Framework, Support Documentation, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Testing, Trading Platforms, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, Web Services, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), XSLT (Extensible Stylesheet Language Translation)
LOCATION
Buffalo, NY
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Job Title: Calypso Developer - Capital Markets

Location: Remote

Duration: Temp - 12 months

Pay Range: $80/hr. to $100/hr. (W2)

Job ID: 407450

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Calypso Developer - Capital Markets to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Calypso platform development, Java, integrations, and Capital Markets trade lifecycle and a proven ability to deliver scalable Calypso solutions across Front, Middle, and Back Office.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, customize, and maintain Calypso applications and interfaces.
  • Configure and enhance Calypso workflows, trade processing, settlement, and risk functions.
  • Develop custom modules using Java, Calypso APIs, and scripting tools.
  • Support Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office processes.
  • Translate business requirements into technical designs and solutions.
  • Build and maintain inbound and outbound integrations with trading, market data, accounting, payment, and reporting systems.
  • Develop and optimize batch jobs, scheduled tasks, reports, and messaging components.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes.
  • Participate in upgrades, migrations, performance tuning, and platform optimization.
  • Adhere to SDLC, coding standards, testing practices, and change management.
  • Create technical designs and operational support documentation.
  • Collaborate with QA on testing cycles and support production deployments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Calypso development experience.
  • Strong Java skills with experience in Core Java and J2EE/Spring.
  • Experience with Calypso APIs, Custom Engines, Scheduled Tasks, Workflows, and Event Processing.
  • Strong SQL with Oracle or SQL Server, including PL/SQL.
  • Integration experience with REST, SOAP, JMS, XML, JSON, FIX, or MQ.
  • Unix/Linux proficiency and shell scripting capability.
  • Familiarity with Git, Jenkins, Maven, and CI/CD practices.

Capital Markets Domain Expertise:

  • Trade lifecycle management and front-to-back processing.
  • OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, fixed income, equities, FX, and money markets.
  • Securities financing, repos and reverse repos, and commodities (preferred).
  • Trade capture, confirmations, settlements, collateral management, and margining.
  • Corporate actions, cash management, market risk, credit risk, and regulatory reporting.

Technical Skills:

  • Calypso platform development.
  • Java, J2EE, Spring Framework.
  • Oracle SQL / PL-SQL.
  • XML, XSLT.
  • REST APIs, SOAP web services.
  • JMS messaging, MQ Series.
  • Unix/Linux, shell scripting.
  • Git, Maven, Jenkins.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Calypso upgrades and version migrations.
  • Implementation experience on large Calypso programs.
  • Knowledge of AWS or Azure.
  • DevOps and CI/CD pipeline experience.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum.
  • Integration experience with trading platforms, market data, and enterprise applications.

Soft Skills:

  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Clear verbal and written communication.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement across trading, operations, risk, and leadership.
  • Organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team.

Nice to Have:

  • Calypso certification.
  • Experience with Murex, Summit, or similar platforms.
  • Knowledge of SWIFT and FIX standards.
  • Exposure to Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, Basel III, or UMR.
  • Experience supporting global financial institutions or investment banks.

Responsibilities at a Glance:

  • Develop and customize Calypso solutions.
  • Support trade processing across the full lifecycle.
  • Build integrations with enterprise and market systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams.
  • Contribute to platform upgrades and enhancements.
  • Deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Opportunities for growth with global clients.
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.

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