Charles River Developer- Hybrid contract jobs

Tech Mirrors; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Mirrors is looking for a Charles River Developer based in Newark, NJ, to enhance investment management solutions. The role requires expertise in Charles River configuration and strong programming skills in SQL, Java, and Python.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, focusing on automating trading workflows and integrating financial systems. This hybrid position involves working closely with analysts and traders to deliver seamless portfolio management solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Charles River configuration and implementation.
• Strong proficiency in complex SQL queries and tuning.
• Hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support CRIMS modules, including Portfolio Management.
• Develop and support integrations using REST APIs.
• Create automation scripts for batch processes and data feeds.

Skills

Charles River configuration

SQL proficiency

Java or C#

Python

API Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Charles River IMS

Microsoft Azure

REST APIs

FIX

Kafka

Snowflake

Job description

Role: Charles River Developer

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 days in office). Duration: 6+Months C2H. Mode: Video.

Job Details

River Developer specializes in configuring, customizing, and integrating the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS). They build, maintain, and automate trading workflows, portfolio management systems, and data pipelines using SQL, Java/C#, Python, and REST APIs, often focusing on cloud-native enhancements and portfolio optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support CRIMS modules, including Portfolio Management, Compliance, Trading, and IBOR.
• Develop and support integrations using REST APIs, FIX protocol, and messaging frameworks.
• Create automation scripts for batch processes, data feeds, and workflow improvements using SQL, Python, and API Frameworks.
• Write, test, and debug code to enhance functionality, focusing on performance, scalability, and reusability.
• Work with business analysts, traders, and portfolio managers to translate requirements into technical specifications.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Charles River (CRD) configuration and implementation, particularly with Workbench (Manager/Central).
• Strong proficiency in SQL (complex queries, tuning), Java or C#, and Python.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, investment management, portfolio construction, and trading workflows (risk models, compliance rules).
• Hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework (frontend/backend).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Typical Tools & Technologies

• Platforms: Charles River IMS, Microsoft Azure.
• Languages: SQL, Java, C#, Python.
• Technologies: REST APIs, FIX, Kafka, Snowflake.