Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Qode Page; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qode Page is seeking a Sr Application Developer for Charles River Development (CRD) in wealth management. The role requires extensive CRD APIFRAMEWORK experience, frontend and backend, with 10+ years in application development and strong SQL and Python skills.

On-site with future WFH one day a week after 90 days, locations include Camas, WA, Plano, TX or Tampa, FL. The candidate will lead CRD enhancements, configure Work Benches, and build integrations, leveraging REST APIs and optimization

Qualifications

• 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 with complex queries and performance tuning.
• Java or C# with ability to interpret, collaborate, and support integrations.
• REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Python programming.
• 3+ years CRD Implementation / Customization and Workbench configuration.
• Experience with CRD Batch Automation, monitoring, and exception handling.
• Familiarity with portfolio optimization concepts including risk factors and models.
• Experience with optimization tools such as Axioma and OMET/Gap Point.
• Experience with Order Management workflows, markets, and trading processes.

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.
• Hands-on work with the Charles River API Framework across frontend and backend APIs.
• Build and support integration workflows using REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks.
• Apply knowledge of portfolio optimization concepts and risk models.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering to support optimization workflows.
• Ensure Start-of-Day readiness for CRD and maintain system stability.
• Translate requirements into detailed specifications and user stories.

Skills

10+ years experience in Application/SW

Advanced SQL

Portfolio optimization concepts

Python Programming

REST API testing & troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, CS, Engineering, Math, or equivalent

Tools

Charles River API Framework

Java

C#

Python

REST APIs

SQL

Job description

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

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