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