Java (Calypso) Developer

University of Illinois

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of Java development experience, ideally with Java 17 or above
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field from a top university with a GPA of 3.3+
  • Proven problem-solving abilities and ownership of development projects
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
  • Experience working in dynamic, fast-paced team environments
  • Interest in financial instruments and understanding of Calypso functionality

Responsibilities

  • Deliver industry-leading solutions that meet high design and operational standards
  • Identify enhancements and improvements through direct collaboration with business users
  • Engage in discussions and brainstorming sessions to challenge existing design and processes
  • Collaborate with other technology teams across the organization
  • Allocate time effectively between development (80%) and support (20%) activities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape company culture from the ground up
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Access to challenging and varied projects
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and personal development
Full Job Description
ABout the ROle

An exciting aspect of joining a newly created business at this stage is the opportunity to be in from the start and help define the culture.

There are things that we won't compromise on though:
  • We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills
  • Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users
  • Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly
  • We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities
  • People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile
  • We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn
Requirements
  • Excellent programming and technology skills, including an in-depth understanding of and recent experience in Java (8 or above, ideally 17 or above)
  • An appetite to work in a dynamic and integrated team in a fast-paced environment
  • An ability to own all aspects of development projects from start to finish, from establishing business requirements to development, testing and release management
  • The desire and cultural fit to own the whole problem and manage it to completion holistically
  • A desire to understand Calypso functionality and an interest in financial instrument processing from a user perspective
  • Attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • The ability to work well both in a team and independently
  • Excellent pre-university academics, as well as a degree obtained in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field, from a top university with a minimum of 3.3/4.0 GPA, or international equivalent
  • Demonstrate excellence both professionally and academically

Preferred
  • Experience with a portfolio management system such as Calypso, Murez, Orchestrade or Front Arena
  • Front and middle-office experience at a bank, asset management firm or hedge fund
  • A fair understanding of some relevant products (rates, FX, equities, commodities, credit) from a Middle Office perspective
  • Experience working directly with business users
Responsibilities
  • Delivering industry-leading solutions to the highest design, testing and operational standards, meeting challenging SLAs
  • Working directly with business users of the systems to identify enhancements and improvements
  • Challenging the status quo in design, process and delivery approach through engagement in active discussions and brainstorming sessions
  • Working closely with other technology teams across the business
  • Splitting your time between development (80%) and support (20%), including contact with end users
nterview Process

CV Review > Codility Exercise > Aptitude Test > Interviews

Please email resumes to: [email protected] with the Subject Line: "YOUR NAME" - Java (Calypso) Developer

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