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

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

Senior Application Developer – Charles River Development

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