Senior Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD)

Senior Application DeveloperWe are looking for a Senior Application Developer to join our Charles River Development (CRD) team within Fisher Investments Technology. You will combine deep business domain expertise with hands-on technical skills using Java, Python, C#, SQL, REST APIs, and CRD's own API and automation frameworks.The Opportunity:You will support Charles River–driven workflows across Portfolio Engineering, Optimization, Guidelines, Implementation, Trading, and Trade Operations. You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Technology teams to implement CRD enhancements, API integrations, portfolio optimization workflows, and automation solutions. You'll report to the AVP – PMG Technology Services.The Day-to-Day:Lead end-to-end delivery of CRD enhancements: requirements, design, CRD configuration, integrations, testing, deployment, and ongoing supportConfigure Manager Work Bench or Central Work Bench layouts, workflows, rules, and result setsHands-on work with the Charles River API Framework, including:Frontend APIs – UI workflows, triggers, CRD interaction pointsBackend APIs – data calls, order submissions, guideline checks, reference data, trading flowsBuild and support integration workflows using REST APIs, services, and messaging frameworksApply 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 CRDEnsure Start-of-Day readiness for CRD and support ongoing system stabilityTranslate our requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, user stories, diagrams, and interface documentationYour Qualifications:10+ years experience in Application Development:Advanced SQL – complex queries, performance tuningJava or C# – ability to interpret, collaborate, and support integrationsREST API integration, testing, and troubleshooting5+ experience in:Python ProgrammingInvestment/Wealth Management industry3+ years' experience in CRD or any other Order Management System (OMS) Implementation / Customization, Workbench (Manager or Central) configuration experienceExperience with Order Management System (OMS) Batch Automation, including monitoring and exception handlingHands-on experience with the Order Management System API Framework (frontend and backend)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.Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or equivalentWhy Fisher Investments:We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependentsA 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidaysFamily 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 careThis is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER