Senior Application Developer – Charles River Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive delivery of enhancements to the CRD, encompassing requirements gathering, design, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

• Set up layouts, workflows, rules, and result sets for the Manager Work Bench or Central Work Bench.

• Engage in hands-on work with the Charles River API Framework, which includes:

• Frontend APIs – UI workflows, triggers, and interaction points with CRD.

• Backend APIs – managing data calls, order submissions, guideline checks, reference data, and trading flows.

• Create and maintain integration workflows utilizing REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworks.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of portfolio optimization principles, including risk models, constraints, exposures, and transaction cost analysis.

• Have familiarity with industry optimization platforms like Axioma (for portfolio construction and risk model integration) and OMEGA Point (for optimization and risk analytics tools).

• Work collaboratively with Portfolio Engineering teams to enhance optimization workflows that support the CRD.

• Ensure readiness for Start-of-Day operations for CRD and contribute to maintaining system stability.

• Convert our requirements into precise functional and technical specifications, user stories, diagrams, and interface documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.

• Proven hands-on experience with the Charles River API Framework (both frontend and backend).

• Over 10 years of experience in Application Development.

• Advanced SQL skills, including the ability to create complex queries and perform performance tuning.

• Proficiency in Java or C# with the capability to interpret, collaborate, and support integrations.

• Experience in REST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting.

• Knowledge of Python programming.

• At least 3 years of experience in CRD implementation/customization and configuration of Workbench (Manager or Central).

• Familiar with CRD Batch Automation, including monitoring and exception handling.

• Understanding of portfolio optimization concepts such as risk factors, constraints, and optimization models.

• Experience with optimization tools like Axioma and OMET/Gap Point.

• Familiarity with Order Management workflows, markets, and trading processes (Equities & Fixed Income).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.