Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

QODE; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

QODE is seeking a Sr Application Developer for Charles River Development (CRD) engagements in Plano, TX. The role requires deep CRD expertise and hands-on API framework work across frontend and backend components.

You will lead CRD enhancements, design configurations, and integrations, ensuring smooth deployment and ongoing stability with a strong focus on investment workflows and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent.
• 10+ years in Application Development with financial/wealth management background.
• Hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework (frontend and backend).
• Advanced SQL – complex queries, performance tuning.
• REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• 3+ years CRD Implementation / Customization, Workbench configuration.
• Experience with CRD Batch Automation and monitoring.

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: Frontend and Backend APIs, triggers, data calls, order submissions, guideline checks.
• Build and support integration workflows using REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks.
• Apply knowledge of portfolio optimization concepts (risk models, constraints, exposures, transaction costs).
• Collaborate with Portfolio Engineering teams to support optimization workflows feeding CRD.

Skills

Java

C#

SQL

Python

REST API

Charles River CRD

CRD API Framework

Education

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

Tools

Charles River API Framework

Workbench (Manager/Central)

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