Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

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

Job summary

Wealth Management seeks a Sr Application Developer to lead end-to-end CRD enhancements, configuring CRD Workbenches and integrating frontend and backend APIs using the Charles River API Framework. You will build and support REST-based workflows, apply portfolio optimization concepts, and collaborate with Portfolio Engineering to ensure Start-of-Day readiness and ongoing stability.

The role requires 10+ years of experience in financial application development, strong SQL, Java/C#, and Python

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of application development experience in financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Charles River API Framework (frontend and backend).
• Advanced SQL with complex queries and performance tuning.
• Experience with Java or C#.
• REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in Python programming.
• 3+ years CRD implementation / customization and Workbench configuration.
• Experience with CRD Batch Automation, monitoring, and exception handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements: requirements, design, configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Configure Manager Work Bench or Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, rules, and result sets.
• Work hands-on with the Charles River API Framework: Frontend APIs and Backend APIs.
• Build and support integration workflows using REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks.
• Apply portfolio optimization concepts: risk models, constraints, exposures, transaction cost analysis.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering to support optimization workflows feeding CRD.
• Ensure Start-of-Day readiness for CRD and maintain system stability.
• Translate requirements into functional and technical specifications, user stories, diagrams, and interface docs.

Skills

Charles River API Framework

10+ years

SQL

Java

C#

REST API

Python

Portfolio optimization concepts

Axioma

OMEGA Point

Order Management workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Charles River WorkBench

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