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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Application Developer - Charles River Development (CRD) - **Company:** Fisher Investments - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Database Queries, Python (Programming Language), Messaging Application Programming Interface, Performance Tuning, Reference Data, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Backend, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Api Management, Web Api - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.oriontalent.com/search-jobs/career/11587482/senior-application-developer-charles-river-development-crd-texas-tx-plano ## About the Role * 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 * 5+ experience in: + Python Programming + Investment/Wealth Management industry * 3+ years' experience in CRD or any other Order Management System (OMS) Implementation / Customization , Workbench (Manager or Central) configuration experience * Experience with Order Management System (OMS) Batch Automation, including monitoring and exception handling * Hands-on experience with the Order Management SystemAPI 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 equivalent ## Description We are looking for a Senior Application Developer to join our Charles River Development (CRIMS) 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 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 ## Related Videos - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) - [Web APIs you might not know about](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/281-web-apis-you-might-not-know-about) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Project Fugu: Extending the web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/832-project-fugu-extending-the-web) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)