Engineering Manager - Calypso

Project description

We are looking for an Engineering Manager with strong Calypso development expertise to lead the design, development, and delivery of strategic initiatives within a global Capital Markets environment. The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can drive architecture, development standards, team management, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring high-quality delivery of Calypso-based solutions across Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Calypso developers and technical specialists.
• Drive end-to-end delivery of Calypso enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and transformation initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for Calypso development and customization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to define and deliver solutions.
• Oversee application design, code reviews, development best practices, and quality standards.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and delivery timelines.
• Support production stability, issue resolution, and continuous platform improvements.
• Mentor team members and foster technical growth, collaboration, and innovation.
• Work closely with global teams across multiple regions and time zones.
• Drive Agile delivery practices and contribute to strategic technology roadmaps.

Skills

Must have

• 10+ years of experience in Capital Markets technology with extensive hands-on Calypso development experience.
• Strong expertise in Calypso architecture, customization, workflows, business events, and integrations.
• Experience working across Front Office, Middle Office, Back Office, Risk, and Trade Processing functions.
• Strong Java development skills with experience in enterprise application development.
• Experience with Calypso upgrades, platform enhancements, and large-scale implementations.
• Solid understanding of Fixed Income, FX, Derivatives, Money Markets, and other Capital Markets products.
• Proven experience leading development teams and managing technical delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms and modern engineering practices.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with SQL, Oracle, and performance optimization.
• Exposure to regulatory reporting and risk management platforms.
• Prior experience managing distributed global teams.
• Knowledge of integration technologies and enterprise messaging frameworks.
• Experience in Calypso migration, modernization, or transformation programs.
• Exposure to other Capital Markets platforms and vendor solutions.