Application Analyst Programmer – Calypso

We are looking for an experienced Calypso Application Analyst Programmer to join the Capital Markets IT team. This role focuses on supporting, maintaining, and improving the Calypso back-office platform used in capital markets operations, particularly for Repo and Secured Funding.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Must have 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Calypso back-office platform (version 16 or above);
• Must have experience in key modules such as Engines, Events, Filters, Reporting, Scheduled Tasks, Swift Messages, Transfers, SDI, Accounting, Pricers, and Workflows;
• Must have functional knowledge in Confirmations, Settlement, Position, and Accounting modules;
• Exposure to operational tools and frameworks like Control-M, Jira, Confluence, GitLab, MQ Series, Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, and Elastic Search;
• Understanding of the financial trade lifecycle including repos, bonds, securities, and SLB, with experience in reconciliation and regulatory reporting;
• Proficiency in Java, PL/SQL, Linux, and scripting languages such as Shell, Python, and PowerShell;
• Hands-on experience in application monitoring, incident resolution, and Level 2 support across complex environments;
• Familiarity with database systems and DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes;
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to work effectively with global teams and business stakeholders.

Desirable Skill(s)

• Exposure to Domain-Driven Design and Microservices (Spring Boot);
• Understanding of front office/market risk environments and financial products;
• Knowledge of automation frameworks and test libraries;

Responsibilities

• Resolve incidents and user requests related to Calypso swiftly and effectively; provide updates and coordinate with impacted teams;
• Perform Level 2 application support for back-office users, including analysis, troubleshooting, and escalation;
• Monitor batch chains and application health, especially during Singapore morning and early afternoon windows;
• Define and implement application monitoring using monitoring-as-code practices;
• Drive problem management by identifying root causes and proposing long-term solutions or automation;
• Maintain and update documentation, knowledge bases, and training materials for users;
• Participate in production deployments, release testing, and validations—including rotating weekend releases;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure and development, to streamline support processes;
• Contribute to continuous improvement by coaching junior members and sharing technical knowledge;
• Ensure adherence to internal standards and actively contribute to improving processes.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Sanjana Meduri Venkata at sanjana.m@sciente.com quoting the job title.