Senior Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Fisher Investments Careers; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision premiums

50% 401(k) match

20 days PTO + holidays

Family support programs

Job summary

Fisher Investments seeks a Senior Application Developer to join the CRIMS team in Technology Services. You will apply Java, Python, C#, SQL, and REST APIs to support CRD workflows and automation, collaborating with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Technology teams.

You will translate requirements into functional specs, diagrams, and interface docs while ensuring Start-of-Day readiness and system stability across CRD-driven processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Application Development with SQL and programming languages.
• 5+ years in Python programming and wealth management industry experience.
• 3+ years CRD/OMS, Workbench configuration, and API framework experience.
• Experience with OMS batch automation and end-to-end REST API testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements: requirements, design, configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and support.
• Configure Manager Work Bench or Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, rules, and result sets.
• Work with Charles River API Framework: frontend and backend API modules.
• Build and support REST API driven integration workflows.
• Apply portfolio optimization knowledge and collaborate on optimization workflows.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Java or C#

REST API integration

Python Programming

Investment/Wealth Mgmt industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, CS, engineering, math, or equivalent

Tools

CRD API Framework

OMS API Framework

Axioma

OMEGA Point

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Application Developer to join our Charles River Development (CRIMS) team within Fisher Investments Technology. You will combine deep business domain expertise with hands‑on technical skills using Java, Python, C#, SQL, REST APIs, and CRD's own API and automation frameworks.

The Opportunity:

You will support Charles River–driven workflows across Portfolio Engineering, Optimization, Guidelines, Implementation, Trading, and Trade Operations. You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Technology teams to implement CRD enhancements, API integrations, portfolio optimization workflows, and automation solutions. You'll report to the AVP – PMG Technology Services

The Day-to-Day:

• 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

Your Qualifications:

• 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
• 5+ experience in:
  • Python Programming
  • Investment/Wealth Management industry
• 3+ years’ experience in CRD or any other Order Management System (OMS) Implementation / Customization , Workbench (Manager or Central) configuration experience
• Experience with Order Management System (OMS) Batch Automation, including monitoring and exception handling
• Hands‑on experience with the Order Management SystemAPI Framework (frontend and backend)
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent

Why Fisher Investments:

We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

• 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
• This is an in‑office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER