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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Calypso Front Office QA
Luxoft has one of the world's leading Calypso practices. We are a top-tier Calypso Partner and a market leader in implementation, integration, upgrade, and migration. We provide end-to-end project services and have delivered Calypso projects across all major asset classes and sectors including investment banking, asset management, corporate treasury, and insurance.
Project Description:
Support and additional build out (projects) for Calypso instance.
Responsibilities
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Test Case Development
- Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and scope documents produced by the business and functional analysts
- Translate requirements into structured, detailed test cases covering functional scenarios, edge cases, and negative paths
- Build test cases for the full Calypso trade lifecycle: booking, amendment (economic and non-economic), cancellation, termination, roll-over, fixings, and corporate actions
- Develop test cases for payment processing scenarios - including netting eligibility, gross vs net payment behavior, and payment control validation
- Create SWIFT message test cases per product and event type (MT103, MT202, MT300, MT320, MT518, MT541, MT543, MT900, MT910, MT940)
- Write workflow test cases covering routing rules, queue behavior, and end-to-end event flow through Calypso
- Ensure every business requirement and in-scope scenario has at least one corresponding test case - maintain traceability
- Define clear expected results and acceptance criteria for each test case
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Test Execution
- Execute functional test cases in Calypso UAT and test environments
- Validate system behavior against expected results and raise defects for any discrepancies
- Retest resolved defects and confirm fixes do not introduce regressions
- Participate in UAT alongside business users - providing test case guidance and supporting execution
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Defect Reporting
- Log defects clearly with reproducible steps, expected vs actual results, and supporting evidence
- Triage defects with the functional analyst and technical team to assess severity and priority
- Track defects through to resolution and confirm closure before sign-off
Requirements
Must Have
- 5+ years hands-on Calypso experience - working knowledge of trade booking, payment processing, and system workflows in UAT; front office experience
- Proven ability to write detailed, structured test cases from business requirements and functional specifications
- Understanding of capital markets trade lifecycles: FX, Fixed Income, Money Market, Repos, Derivatives
- Familiarity with netting concepts, payment processing, and SWIFT messaging (MT standards)
- Experience executing test cases in a structured test environment and logging defects
- Ability to identify gaps in test coverage and raise them proactively
- Strong attention to detail and clear written communication
Desirable
- Familiarity with CATT (Calypso Automated Testing Tool) - understanding of what it covers and how manual QA complements it
- Experience on Calypso implementation or version upgrade projects
- Knowledge of Calypso workflow configuration and payment control rules
- ISTQB Foundation or equivalent QA qualification
Nice to Have
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Experience working with a software vendor in a Business Analysis role or a functional role within capital markets
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Expertise in the support and implementation of the Calypso Middle and Back-Office system primarily in post-trade processing areas of Trade validation, Cross-Asset Accounting, Settlements, Reconciliations, Messages (SWIFT/Paper), Regulatory and Internal reporting.
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Knowledge and functional experience across Asset Classes
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Hands on experience massaging or analyzing data using tools such as Excel, SQL, or similar.
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Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment is essential.
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Have a willingness to learn new skills
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Must have attention to detail
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Must have the ability to work independently and also as part of a group
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Experience of Agile practices and processes (e.g. SCRUM, KANBAN)
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Any technical knowledge (Writing simple sql query, be able to read code )
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Conflict management ensuring collaborative outcomes
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
We Offer
- Remote Work: Work from anywhere in Mexico
- Competitive Salary: (Not specified)
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Calypso projects
About the Company
Luxoft is a leading global provider of digital transformation and technology services. We specialize in delivering innovative solutions across various industries, with a strong focus on the financial sector. Our expertise in Calypso systems and our commitment to excellence make us a preferred partner for many leading financial institutions.
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