Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Qode

$120K — $140K *
Camas, WA 98607In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, engineering, or math.
  • 5-7 years of experience in wealth management or financial institutions.
  • Hands-on expertise with the Charles River API Framework for both frontend and backend.
  • Advanced SQL skills including complex queries and performance tuning.
  • Proficiency in Java or C# for integration support and development.
  • Solid understanding of REST API management, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Python programming and CRD implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of CRD enhancements including design, configuration, and ongoing support.
  • Configure CRD Workbench layouts and workflows efficiently.
  • Engage with Charles River's frontend and backend APIs for optimal trade execution and data management.
  • Develop and support integration workflows using REST APIs and related services.
  • Implement and leverage portfolio optimization concepts for effective fund management.
  • Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering to enhance optimization workflows feeding into CRD.
  • Ensure readiness and stability of the CRD system for daily operations.

Benefits

  • On-site work expected for the first 90 days with the opportunity to work from home one day a week thereafter.
  • Collaboration with skilled Portfolio Engineering teams on optimization projects.
  • Opportunity to lead significant CRD enhancements impacting organizational efficiency.
Full Job Description
Client: Wealth Management

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

Compensation: $120K - $140K + Bonus

Location: Camas, WA or Plano, TX or Tampa, FL - On site 100% first 90 days and then 1 day a week WFH

Work Authorization: US or GC ONLY NO H1B's

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

Experience:
  • Must have financial institution or wealth management background in investment
  • 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)


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

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