Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Qode

$120K — $140K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in wealth management or financial institutions
  • Extensive experience with Charles River API Framework for both frontend and backend
  • 10+ years in application development with a focus on SQL and performance tuning
  • Proficient in Java or C# for system integrations
  • Experience with REST API integration and testing
  • Familiar with Python programming for automation tasks
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with CRD implementation and customization

Responsibilities

  • Lead full lifecycle delivery of CRD enhancements, from requirements to ongoing support
  • Configure workbench layouts and workflows tailored to business needs
  • Implement and manage both frontend and backend APIs within the Charles River framework
  • Develop and maintain integration workflows using REST APIs and messaging services
  • Utilize knowledge of portfolio optimization for enhanced reporting and risk assessment
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline optimization workflows
  • Ensure system readiness and stability for CRD operations at start of day

Benefits

  • Onsite work required for the initial 90 days to foster teamwork and understanding
  • Flexible work-from-home option of 1 day per week after the onboarding period
  • Opportunity to work within a leading firm in the wealth management sector
  • Access to project-specific training and skill development opportunities
  • Collaboration with experienced teams in a dynamic environment
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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