What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD) position at QODE?
Client: Wealth Management
Position: Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)
Compensation: $140K Bonus
Location: First 90 days on site and then 1 day a week WFH
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent
Experience
Position: Sr Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)
Compensation: $140K Bonus
Location: First 90 days on site and then 1 day a week WFH
- Camas, WA
- Plano, TX
- Tampa, FL
Education: Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalent
Experience
- 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.
- 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
- 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