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LanceSoft Europe

Lead Software Engineer

Hybrid

Paris, France

Senior

Freelance

23-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Java SQL Monitoring Test Negotiation Product Knowledge Research Architecture Critical Analysis Shell Accounting Agile Spring PL/SQL Spring Boot

Job Specifications

Lead Software Engineer (Calypso)

Job Description – Lead Software Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Requirements Elicitation and Critical Analysis

Technical expert, with strong proven experience of end-end implementation on Calypso Application
Expected sphere of influence and collaboration is expected to be immediate team and interfacing teams.
Skills involving negotiation and convincing are important, but person needn't be an expert.
Train new joiners and team members technically
Liaise with all related Business and Support Unit stakeholders, including Product Owner, to analyse and challenge business requirements
Leading to functional specifications and detailed user stories
Suggest better ways of working and delivering the tasks assigned
Present technical related topics in relevant forums and discussions
Help to implement decisions taken during IS Strategy Opco’s of her/his conurbation
Work out the team's deliverables as per the planning chalked out by the PO
Make sure that all the deliverables are met as per time, cost and plan
To help in implementing project/applications/services architecture and propose modifications
To identify pain points and highlight the same along with some high-level solution proposal
Research to determine if solutions currently exist within calypso or required customization
Strengthen functional/technical testing strategy definition and activities
Validate the effectiveness and coverage of test strategy
Propose new ways of testing in line with evolving market standards/practices in QA area. Implementation Strategy and Support

Profile Required:

Should have 9+ years of Java development experience with at least 6+ years of working knowledge in CALYPSO
Hands on technical exposure on Calypso Backoffice function, Message setup, workflow, settlement (SWIFTS), Accounting, Settlement instruction, Payment , BO
Positions & expert in customization around Calypso
Basic product Knowledge on capital markets as Securities including Corporate Actions, Money Market, Foreign Exchange, Listed and OTC Derivatives
Should be analytical and able to troubleshoot, debug issue independently & out of box thinking for the solutioning & designing
Ownership attitude & good influencing skill is expected
Highly motivated, good communication, ability to follow the open point till the closure is expected
Good in verbal and written communication
Agile environment exposure preferred

(A) Calypso

Configuration - Static data/ event config/engine config/server config/User config/Filters/SD

filters/Task config/workflow config/ Product config/Fees config/Accounting config/Nettings/message configs/sender config

Use of APIs - Calypso core and util classes, different type of handler classes, handle cache. create persistence services. SDIs, Asset classes.
Workflows - Create new workflows/ workflow Kickoff/cutoff setups, rules
Engines - Create new engines/ Engine optimization, Engine parameter settings, Monitoring engines.
Event handling
Working with Trade/Confirmation/Transfers life cycle
Reporting framework - Create new reports, Schedule task
Calypso Data model - Oracle

(B) Java

OOPS, Design patterns (Singleton/Factory/Observer)
Collections
Multithreading
Swings
JAVA i/o, File handling
JDBC

(C) Oracle 10g or more

SQL, PL/SQL
SQL query optimization
Table/index creation

(D) Unix

Unix commands, shell script basics

(E) Spring Boot & REST APIs (good to have)

About the Company

Since its establishment in 2000, LanceSoft has been a trailblazer in delivering top-tier Global Workforce Solutions and IT Services to a diverse clientele spanning various sectors. As a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization, we take pride in fostering global connections that propel the careers of our employees and fortify the operations of our esteemed clients. Our Mission At LanceSoft, our mission is to cultivate cross-cultural alliances that elevate both individuals and businesses. We are committed to leveraging our ... Know more