Front Office Trading Software Engineers (API, ETL, Java, C#), AVP - Charles River Development

State Street•Boston, MA

25d•$100,000 - $167,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking Front-Office Software Development Trading Engineers for the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS) product. This role involves defining new client requirements, configuring and tuning the application to meet client business and technical needs, testing technical workflows, and resolving issues. The Specialist will collaborate with other Charles River Support and Product resources to troubleshoot application issues and determine optimal technical solutions. This is a highly technical role requiring hands-on experience with XML messaging, Charles River web services API, ETL tool usage, Java and/or C# programming, and database administration tasks.

Requirements

At least 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience gained in the financial industry working for a consultancy or software vendor.
XML messaging
Charles River web services API
ETL tool usage
Java and/or C# programming
Database administration tasks
Java and C# programming
Windows and Unix (Linux)
Familiar with at least one SCM (Perforce would be a plus)
XML and XSLT
Understanding of ERDs
Tomcat configuration and optimization
N-tier application architecture
SOAP/XML and messaging software like MQ Series, MSMQ, Sonic MQ, Open JMS, Kafka
In-depth knowledge of one of the following RDBMS: Oracle or MS SQL Server
Perl
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.
Experience in methodology-based solution delivery and managing customers’ expectations.
Problem solving skills and ability to recognize long term solutions across multiple projects.
Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good interpersonal skills; ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector; solid client interaction skills.
A BA/BS degree in a business or technical field including Finance, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science.
A minimum of 4-5 + years of progressively responsible experience in the Financial / Software Services industry (Financial market information systems background preferred)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ETL tools such as Kettle and Talend
Previous consulting background
Previous OMS implementation experience
System integration using ETL tools
Experience with Azure and Snowflake

Responsibilities

Java and C# programming
Lead and manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Develop with a result-driven approach while maintaining tight schedules.
Participate in functional and technical requirements gathering and review
Create, test, and correct inbound and outbound interfaces
Collaborate with team members including business analysts, project managers, and customer staff
Serve as a technical expert in implementation or supporting projects

Benefits

retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks