Lead Software Engineer (Calypso)

Exadel · Washington, DC, USA · Engineering

Posted 2026-09-23

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Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

About the Client

A leading source of multilateral development financing providing loans, grants, and technical assistance to support economic growth and sustainable infrastructure. Operating alongside its private-sector affiliates, the institution leverages public and private capital to address critical regional challenges. Today, it focuses on climate change, innovation, and digital transformation to improve lives across global markets.

What You’ll Do

Lead the technical design, development, testing, and code review of System Integrator-owned integrations and custom adapters

Ensure technical consistency and design coherence across all assigned project deliverables

Enforce established architecture, security, integration, data, engineering, deployment, and operational-readiness standards

Lead technical reviews and identify cross-system dependencies, delivery risks, and integration gaps

Provide hands-on support for complex integration development and troubleshooting

Direct Calypso Upgrade Pack standard deployments and related release activities

Manage Calypso environments across development, testing, and production

Support Calypso CDUF integrations, scheduled tasks, and Task Station escalations

Oversee API-led integrations using Azure API Management

Design and implement messaging solutions using Azure Service Bus

Establish integration patterns for message queuing, error handling, retry processing, monitoring, and centralized logging

Optimize database performance using advanced SQL and support database-related troubleshooting

Manage system security, access controls, and technical permissions

Identify and resolve infrastructure and application-performance bottlenecks

Support CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and DevOps practices

Create and maintain technical runbooks, operational guides, deployment plans, and support documentation

Lead knowledge-transfer activities for client IT and production-support teams

Coordinate technical teams and communicate complex issues clearly to project stakeholders

What You Bring

Extensive, senior-level experience in financial-systems development, product integration, and infrastructure management

Significant hands-on experience with Calypso implementations and technical integrations

Expert-level Java programming skills

Advanced SQL development, performance tuning, and troubleshooting experience

Deep knowledge of the Calypso API and Custom Development Utility Framework

Experience managing Calypso environments across development, testing, and production

Experience with Calypso deployments, scheduled tasks, and Task Station issue resolution

Strong experience with Azure integration technologies, including Azure Service Bus and Azure API Management

Experience designing API-led connectivity and asynchronous messaging solutions

Knowledge of error-handling, retry, logging, and monitoring patterns for enterprise integrations

Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Strong understanding of DevOps practices and automated deployment processes

Experience with system security, access controls, and infrastructure troubleshooting

Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, coordinate engineering teams, and manage technical dependencies

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

Excellent technical communication and documentation skills

English level

Advanced

Work Type: Onsite/hybrid

Location: Washington, DC

Legal & Hiring Information

Compensation Transparency: The expected compensation range for this role is $135–145/hr USD, with eligibility for commission, bonus, or other incentive compensation where applicable. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location within the United States, and business needs.

Location Eligibility: This role is open to candidates residing in the United States.

Experience Requirements: We welcome applicants with relevant experience regardless of where it was obtained. US work experience is not required.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We may use automated tools or artificial intelligence systems to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants as part of our hiring process.

Benefits Summary: US-based employees are eligible to participate in Exadel’s benefits programs, which may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; retirement savings programs; paid time off; paid holidays; and other wellness or voluntary benefit programs, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Accessibility and Accommodation: We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local accessibility laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us.

Data Privacy Notice: For applicants residing in California, please note that personal data collected during the application process is subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and will be processed in accordance with our applicant privacy notice.

Disclaimer: Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs. The offer is not binding until a signed contract is in place.

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.

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