Calypso Developer

About NEPTUNE NORTH

Neptune North was founded in 2024 as a joint venture between Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and part of the NYSE-listed Marsh, and Rokos Capital Management, a global alternative investment fund manager. Our people are exceptional technical experts, who thrive on exploiting leading-edge technologies to solve the most complex problems.  

We provide bespoke technology solutions to businesses operating in the banking and financial services, private capital and defence industries.  

Our working environment is founded on principles of trust, collaboration and shared purpose. We pride ourselves both on the high calibre of our people, and on the supportive workplace they create, where each individual is given autonomy to grow and thrive. 

From our headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, we operate across our international office network. We are expanding rapidly, building teams in key markets to stay close to our clients and talent.  

• You can have an impact from day one – we empower and trust our people to leverage their skillsets 
• Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends  
• Deliver demonstrable business value working hand-in-hand with the customer
• Learn from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work  
• Exercising judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements 

About the Role

• 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  
• Final salary dependent on experience, with the expectation ranging between $90-$175K/year

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 ability to own all aspects of a delivery from start to finish; from establishing business requirements to development, testing, and release management 
• An interest in financial markets and the desire to understand trade processing and lifecycle from a user perspective 
• The attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well both in a team and independently 
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or a related field, with a minimum 3.3 GPA from a top-ranked university, and evidence of strong academics prior   

Preferred

• Experience with a portfolio management system such as Calypso, Murex, 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)  
• Experience working directly with business users in fast-paced environments 

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 deliver enhancements and reduce operational risk 
• Working closely and proactively with other technology teams across the company 

Interview Process

CV Review > Codility Exercise > Aptitude Test > Interviews

1. Coding Challenge – We would like to get a better sense of your programming potential. You will be sent some questions hosted by Codility to be completed at a time that suits you.
2. Aptitude Test – The next step is to complete a speed-driven aptitude assessment. 
3. Management Interviews – You will meet with members of our Technology Management Team. These will be a combination of technical questions and an assessment of team and cultural fit. 
4. Team Technical Interview – As a final step you will meet 1-2 other team members for a technical interview. 

Must be US Citizen to apply.

Please email resumes to: julia.hart@neptunenorth.co.uk with the Subject Line: “YOUR NAME” – Calypso Developer

At Neptune North we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. We believe that our people’s diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will help us to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

We will not discriminate against any individual based on their gender, age, race/ethnicity, identification as an LGTBQIA+ individual, religion, or disability (or any other characteristic protected by relevant local law).