Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Client

Wealth Management

Position

Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Compensation

$140K + Bonus

Location Options

• Camas, WA
• Plano, TX
• Tampa, FL

Work Authorization

US or GC ONLY

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Application Development.
• Hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework (both frontend and backend).
• Advanced SQL skills, including complex query writing and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in Java or C# for interpreting, collaborating, and supporting integrations.
• Experience with REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Python programming skills.
• 3+ years of CRD Implementation / Customization experience.
• Experience with Workbench (Manager or Central) configuration.
• Experience with CRD Batch Automation, including monitoring and exception handling.
• Familiarity with portfolio optimization concepts (risk factors, constraints, optimization models).
• Experience with optimization tools such as Axioma and OMET/Gap Point.
• Experience with Order Management workflows, markets, and trading processes (Equities & Fixed Income).
• Experience utilizing Agile SDLC, process diagramming, and workflow mapping.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements, encompassing requirements gathering, design, CRD configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Configure Manager Workbench or Central Workbench layouts, workflows, rules, and result sets.
• Engage in hands-on work with the Charles River API Framework, including:
• Frontend APIs: UI workflows, triggers, and CRD interaction points.
• Backend APIs: Data calls, order submissions, guideline checks, reference data, and trading flows.
• Build and support integration workflows utilizing REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks.
• Apply working knowledge of portfolio optimization concepts, including risk models, constraints, exposures, and transaction cost analysis.
• Demonstrate familiarity with industry optimization platforms such as Axioma (for portfolio construction and risk model integration) and OMEGA Point (for optimization and risk analytics tools).
• Collaborate effectively with Portfolio Engineering teams to support optimization workflows that feed into CRD.
• Ensure Start-of-Day readiness for CRD and contribute to ongoing system stability.
• Translate business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, user stories, diagrams, and interface documentation.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents.
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum.
• 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO), plus 10 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Family Support programs, including 8 weeks of Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 in fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and backup child, adult, and elder care services.

Work Arrangement

• First 90 days on site, followed by a hybrid model requiring 1 day per week in the office.