About the Role
As a Front-Office Developer, you will be an integral part of the Charles River implementation team, bringing technical expertise and direction to ensure the proper implementation of Charles River’s IMS suite at client sites. This highly technical role spans XML messaging, Charles River web services API, ETL tool usage, Java and/or C# programming, and database administration tasks.
Responsibilities
- Java and C# programming
- Lead and manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Develop with a result-driven approach while maintaining implementation schedules.
- Participate in functional and technical requirements gathering and review
- Create, test, and correct inbound and outbound interfaces
- Collaborate with team members including business analysts, project managers, and customer staff
- Serve as a technical expert in implementation projects
- Contribute to the technical documentation
Requirements
- Java and C# programming
- Windows and Unix (Linux)
- Knowledge of ETL tools such as Kettle and Talend
- Familiar with at least one SCM (Perforce would be a plus)
- XML and XSLT
- Understanding of ERDs
- Tomcat configuration and optimization
- N-tier application architecture
- SOAP/XML and messaging software like MQ Series, MSMQ, Sonic MQ, Open JMS, Kafka
- In-depth knowledge of one of the following RDBMS: Oracle or MS SQL Server
- Perl
- Crystal Reports or Sql Server Reporting Services
- Self-motivated and Self-driven
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment.
- Experience in methodology-based solution delivery and managing customers’ expectations.
- Problem solving skills and ability to recognize long term solutions across multiple projects.
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task.
- Self-starter, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good interpersonal skills; ability to gather and understand requirements in the financial sector; solid client interaction skills.
- The ability to travel as the assignment requires (50-80%)
Skills
- Java
- C#
- XML
- XSLT
- ETL tools
- Tomcat
- SOAP/XML
- MQ Series
- MSMQ
- Sonic MQ
- Open JMS
- Kafka
- Oracle
- MS SQL Server
- Perl
- Crystal Reports
- Sql Server Reporting Services
- Perforce
Location
- United States
- Canada
Work Type
- Onsite
- Remote
Experience Level
- 5 + years of progressively responsible experience in the Financial / Software Services industry
Education Level
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field.
- BA/BS degree in a business or technical field including Finance, Economics, Engineering or Computer Science.
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $157,500 Annual
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
- Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
- Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
- Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
About the Company
- CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds.
- Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.
- Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.
- Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.
- We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
- As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most.
- Join us in shaping the future.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
