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Who we are looking for

Charles River Development is rapidly growing its Software-as-a-Service platform. We are looking for a hands-on, well rounded solution and support engineer for our growing Infrastructure Support team. This team is responsible for the design, administration, and daily operation of critical systems used to support our clients’ Production, Disaster Recovery, and Test environments. The team also helps to develop new support services and architects our core infrastructure. We offer an opportunity for talented and driven individuals to get on board with an organization that values personal initiative and growth.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. 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 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.

Job Description Summary:

  • The Charles River Senior Consultant will be an integral player, bringing technical expertise and direction to implementation engagement teams, helping to ensure that our clients are implementing Charles River’s IMS suite properly.
  • System implementations include all aspects of a consulting project, from installation of n-tier software to DR/HA design to documenting and performing technical training for the client.
  • System integrations will involve XML messaging, Charles River web services (SOAP), ETL tools, and database techniques

Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop with a result-driven approach while maintaining implementation schedules.
  • Capable to advance to potentially be responsible for tracking project progress across junior consultants, allocating resources to projects, and mentoring new hires.
  • Able to be self-motivated and self-driven.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment.

Job Description:

This role will involve working closely with Clients and internal resources, providing expert level technical, administration and support for upgrading our client’s production environments. The Charles River Consultant will perform the following duties

  • Assist in analysis of the current state including any customizations.
  • Develop plans to retire current customizations in favor of native functionality.
  • Manage multiple technical initiatives, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Develop with a result-driven approach while maintaining upgrade schedules.
  • Able to be self-motivated and self-driven.
  • Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team environment
  • Performance tuning
  • Assist in project planning
  • Testing technical solutions
  • Issue resolution
  • Assist with configuration of automated UAT regression tests
  • Assisting in UAT
  • Support during Go-Live event and during the post go-live period.
  • Participation in the development and on-going refinement, enhancement and continuous process improvement for the services.
  • Participation in the investigation, implementation, and operation of 3rd party tools to enhance/improve, automate, and streamline the delivery of the services.

The role will involve periodic out of hours support

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent field.
  • 10-15 years of related experience
  • 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 from time to time as the assignment requires (25%)
  • Desired technical experience includes:
  • 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 and Open JMS
  • In-depth knowledge of one of the following RDBMS: Oracle or MS SQL Server
  • Java and C# programming and associated IDEs
  • Windows and Unix (Linux)
  • knowledge of ETL tools such as Kettle
  • Familiar with at least one SCM (Perforce would be a plus)
  • Perl
  • Crystal Reports or SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)

Strong preference

  • Financial services industry experience
  • Previous consulting background
  • System integration using ETL tools

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

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