Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Qode • Washington, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for a Sr Application Developer specializing in Charles River Development (CRD) within a Wealth Management client. The role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements, including requirements gathering, design, configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. The developer will work with CRD's API Framework (frontend and backend), build and support integration workflows, and apply knowledge of portfolio optimization concepts. The position also requires familiarity with industry optimization platforms and collaboration with Portfolio Engineering teams. Ensuring CRD system readiness and stability is crucial, as is translating requirements into detailed specifications and documentation.

Requirements

• 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)
• Experience using Agile SDLC, process diagramming, and workflow mapping.

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

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior