Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Client: Wealth Management

Position: Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Compensation: $140K + Bonus

Location: First 90 days on site and then 1 day a week WFH

Camas, WA

Plano, TX

Tampa, FL

Work Authorization: US or GC ONLY

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent

Experience:

Hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework (frontend and backend)

10+ years experience in Application Development:

Advanced SQL – complex queries, performance tuning

Java or C# – ability to interpret, collaborate, and support integrations

REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting

Python Programming

3+ years CRD Implementation / Customization , Workbench (Manager or Central) configuration experience

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 using Agile SDLC, process diagramming, and workflow mapping.

Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements: requirements, design, CRD configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing support

Configure Manager Work Bench or Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, rules, and result sets

Hands-on work with the Charles River API Framework, including:

Frontend APIs – UI workflows, triggers, CRD interaction points

Backend APIs – data calls, order submissions, guideline checks, reference data, trading flows

Build and support integration workflows using REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks

Apply working knowledge of portfolio optimization concepts (risk models, constraints, exposures, and transaction cost analysis)

Familiarity with industry optimization platforms including Axioma (portfolio construction, risk model integration) and OMEGA Point (optimization and risk analytics tools)

Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering teams to support optimization workflows feeding CRD

Ensure Start‑of‑Day readiness for CRD and support ongoing system stability

Translate our 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 PTO, plus 10 paid holidays

Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care