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Charles River C# Developer Needed at a Leading NYC Hedge Fund Location: NY, NY (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Compensation: TBD, This is a contract position. You will sign a consulting agreement and be paid a per diem rate. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Mazuma Software is a small technology consulting firm specializing in systems development for the hedge fund industry. WE NEED YOU: We are seeking a Charles River CRIMS C# Developer to design, develop, and maintain the services and APIs that support a complex, data-driven web application for the financial industry. The ideal candidate will have experience building high-performance, scalable applications using ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure cloud services. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, business stakeholders, and data teams to ensure seamless integration between the backend and the user interface. You will have an opportunity to have a significant impact on backend architecture and API development while working on cutting-edge technology for a financial institution handling critical market data. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using ASP.NET Core to support frontend functionality. • Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architecture. • Work closely with frontend developers to ensure smooth API integration. • Develop and optimize SQL Server databases, including stored procedures, indexing, and query tuning. • Implement data access layers using Entity Framework Core or other ORM frameworks. • Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into backend modules and services. • Design and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, OpenID Connect, or Azure AD. • Implement event-driven architecture with message queues (e.g., Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, or NServiceBus). • Ensure data consistency and integrity across different modules and databases. • Optimize application performance and scalability to handle large volumes of financial data. • Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure reliability and maintainability of the codebase. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development best practices. • Deploy and manage applications in Azure cloud environments using Azure App Services, Azure Functions, and Azure SQL. • Monitor and troubleshoot backend performance issues, logging, and error handling. REQUIRED SKILLS: • Experience with Charles River CRD platform • 8+ years of experience in development using C# and ASP.NET Core/Angular. • Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices. • Experience with SQL Server and proficiency in writing efficient queries, stored procedures, and optimizing database performance. • Knowledge of Entity Framework Core or other ORM frameworks. • Familiarity with Azure cloud services, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, and Azure Service Bus. • Experience with authentication and security standards such as OAuth2, JWT, and OpenID Connect. • Experience in event-driven architectures and working with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus, or Kafka. • Understanding of scalability, performance tuning, and caching mechanisms (Redis, Azure Cache for Redis, etc.). • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills. • Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. DESIRED SKILLS: • Experience with STP trading platforms like CRIMS (Charles River) or BlackRock Aladdin

Ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient IT delivery service within a technical domain Ensure consistent, high-quality service and drive continuous improvement through standardizing management practices, measuring team efficiency, and fostering ongoing team development Act as the primary point of contact for leadership regarding performance of IT service delivery quality within a technical domain in design, transition, deployment, and operational support Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT service quality within the Desktop User Experience domain Monitor, manage, enhance and report on IT service performance against agreed SLAs, and KPIs Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team Ensure the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver excellent service Oversee the resolution of major incidents and problems impacting service delivery Coordinate internal IT teams to drive root cause analysis, After Action reports, and remediation solutions Understand, evangelize, and enforce service delivery lifecycle principles envisioning, design, plan, stabilize and deploy phases Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure changes to IT services are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner, and with minimal disruption to the business Identify opportunities for service improvement and drive initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Provide regular reports on IT service performance to senior management and business stakeholders Manage relationships with key IT vendors, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed contracts and SLAs Contribute to the development and management of the IT service delivery budget. Track and control service delivery costs Be aware of the financial health of assigned projects, including budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis Oversee and actively participate in operations maintenance and sustainment activities Optimize the allocation and utilization of operational resources, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP, or PMI certification preferred AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals (AZ 900) preferred Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Experience with service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) Experience with and exposure to technology services within the Service Infrastructure domain, to include: o  Linux and Windows Servers o  Server Virtualization o  Cloud Infrastructure o  Storage Infrastructure o  DevOps and Automation o  Management and Orchestration Tooling o  Identity, Credentials, and Access Management Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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Oversee end-to-end delivery and operational performance of application services supporting DoD missions Coordinate cross functional teams (App Dev, DB, Platform, Cyber, Network, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) to balance velocity, reliability, and security; maintain decision records and traceability Define and maintain service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own the Service Catalog entries for application services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new or changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO artifacts, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (computer, storage, licenses, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: pre implementation reviews, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure releases meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through resolution Ensure first response quality (MTTA), restoration (MTTR), user experience impact tracking, and formal post incident reviews Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and effectiveness checks Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (graceful degradation, retries, circuit breakers) Maintain service continuity, DR plans, and evidence of periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align service operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs; negotiate improvements or remediation plans Validate vendor runbooks, maintenance notifications, and participation in incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/analysts/engineers; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred Relevant Technical Certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, AWS, etc.) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with application architectures (web tiers, APIs, microservices/containers), observability concepts (APM, logs/metrics/traces), and security controls in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. 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Ensure consistent, reliable, and efficient cybersecurity service delivery within a technical domain Ensure high-quality service and drive continuous improvement through standardized management practices, measuring team efficiency, and fostering ongoing team development Act as the primary point of contact for leadership regarding the performance of IT and cybersecurity service delivery in design, transition, deployment, and operational support Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, and management skills along with a solid understanding of technology services within the Desktop User Experience technical domain Oversee the end-to-end delivery of IT service quality within the Desktop User Experience domain Monitor, manage, enhance and report on IT service performance against agreed SLAs, and KPIs Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team. Ensure the team has the necessary skills and resources to deliver excellent service Oversee the resolution of major incidents and problems impacting service delivery Coordinate internal IT teams to drive root cause analysis, After Action reports, and remediation solutions Understand, evangelize, and enforce service delivery lifecycle principles envisioning, design, plan, stabilize and deploy phases Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure changes to IT services are implemented in the most effective and efficient manner, and with minimal disruption to the business Identify opportunities for service improvement and drive initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness Provide regular reports on IT service performance to senior management and business stakeholders Manage relationships with key IT vendors, ensuring they deliver services according to agreed contracts and SLAs Contribute to the development and management of the IT service delivery budget. Track and control service delivery costs Maintain awareness of the financial health of assigned projects, including budget management, forecasting, and variance analysis Oversee and actively participate in operations maintenance and sustainment activities Optimize the allocation and utilization of operational resources, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred Relevant Technical Certifications (Azure Administrator Associate, AWS, etc.) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Experience with service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, BMC Remedy) Working knowledge and understanding of the following technical areas: Microsoft 365 (M365) Email and Collaboration Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD Windows Client Operating Systems Desktop Management Client-side Application Management Mobile Device Management (MDM File & Print Services Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.