Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

QODE; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

QODE is seeking a Sr Application Developer for Charles River Development (CRD) with 10+ years in application development and wealth management experience. You will own end-to-end CRD enhancements, integrate REST APIs, and support optimization workflows.

Location options include Camas, WA or Plano, TX or Tampa, FL. On-site 100% for the first 90 days, then one day per week work-from-home, US or Green Card holders only.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in application development in financial services.
• Hands-on with Charles River API Framework (frontend and backend).
• Experience with CRD Workflow/Integration testing and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CRD enhancements: requirements, design, configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, support.
• Configure Manager Work Bench/Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, rules, result sets.
• Develop and support integration workflows using REST, services, and messaging frameworks.
• Apply portfolio optimization knowledge to risk models, constraints, and analytics.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering to support CRD optimization workflows.
• Ensure Start-of-Day readiness for CRD and system stability.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Java or C#

Python Programming

REST API

Investment/Wealth management knowledge

CRD Implementation/Customization

Portfolio optimization concepts

Order Management workflows

Education

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

Tools

Charles River API Framework

Manager/Central Workbench

Axioma

OMEGA Point

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

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