Software Engineer (Technical Implementation) - Apprentice

The Apprentice – Technical Implementation role is designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals looking to build a career in Financial Technology (FinTech), Enterprise Software Implementation, and Investment Management Systems.

As an Apprentice, you will undergo structured training and gain hands-on experience supporting the implementation of the Charles River Investment Management Solution (CRIMS). You will work with experienced consultants and technical leads to learn software development, data management, system integration, testing, and application support concepts while contributing to real client implementation projects.

This role provides an excellent foundation in software engineering practices, capital markets technology, and enterprise application development.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals with:

• 0–2 years of experience (including internships or academic projects)

  
  

• Strong interest in software development and financial technology

  
  

• Basic understanding of programming concepts and database technologies

  
  

• Willingness to learn enterprise applications and investment management workflows

  
  

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities

  
  

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

  
  

• Positive attitude, curiosity, and continuous learning mindset

  
  

Key Responsibilities

As an Apprentice – Technical Implementation, you will:

• Participate in product implementation and support activities under guidance from senior team members.

  
  

• Learn and assist in configuring application components based on business requirements.

  
  

• Support data analysis, validation, and reconciliation activities.

  
  

• Write and execute SQL queries to analyze and validate application data.

  
  

• Assist in developing simple programs, utilities, and automation scripts.

  
  

• Participate in system testing activities including functional, integration, and regression testing.

  
  

• Help investigate and troubleshoot application issues.

  
  

• Learn software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes and delivery best practices.

  
  

• Support documentation activities, including technical specifications, test cases, and implementation guides.

  
  

• Collaborate with global teams across Engineering, Product, and Professional Services.

  
  

• Participate in training programs focused on product knowledge, software engineering, and capital markets concepts.

  
  

• Learn and apply secure coding, quality assurance, and support practices.

  
  

What We Value

Successful apprentices demonstrate:

• Strong learning agility and curiosity

  
  

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

  
  

• Attention to detail and quality

  
  

• Teamwork and collaboration

  
  

• Ownership and accountability

  
  

• Effective verbal and written communication

  
  

• Passion for technology and innovation

  
  

• Interest in Financial Markets and Investment Management

  
  

Technical Skills & Knowledge

Programming Fundamentals

Basic understanding of:

• Java Programming (Core Java)

  
  

  • Variables, Data Types

    
    

  • Loops and Conditional Statements

    
    

  • Methods and Functions

    
    

  • Collections

    
    

  • Exception Handling

    
    

  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

    
    

OR

• C# Programming

  
  

  • Classes and Objects

    
    

  • Inheritance and Polymorphism

    
    

  • Collections

    
    

  • Exception Handling

    
    

  • Basic .NET Concepts

    
    

Database & SQL

Basic knowledge of:

• Relational Database concepts

  
  

• SQL Queries

  
  

• SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE statements

  
  

• Joins and Subqueries

  
  

• Views

  
  

• Basic Data Validation techniques

  
  

• Understanding of tables, keys, and relationships

  
  

Software Engineering Fundamentals

Exposure to:

• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

  
  

• Version Control concepts (Git preferred)

  
  

• Debugging and Troubleshooting

  
  

• Unit Testing concepts

  
  

• Application Deployment fundamentals

  
  

• Client-Server Architecture

  
  

• APIs and System Integration basics

  
  

Enterprise Application Concepts

Understanding of:

• Business Applications

  
  

• Data Processing and Workflows

  
  

• System Configuration concepts

  
  

• Batch Processing

  
  

• Reporting and Analytics fundamentals

  
  

• Enterprise Software Support concepts

  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

Exposure to any of the following is beneficial but not mandatory:

• .NET Framework / .NET Core

  
  

• AI and Gen AI core concepts and optimal usage

  
  

• Azure or AWS fundamentals

  
  

• REST APIs

  
  

• JSON/XML

  
  

• Power BI or Reporting tools

  
  

• Python scripting

  
  

• ETL concepts

  
  

• Financial Markets awareness

  
  

• Generative AI / Copilot tools

  
  

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in:

  
  

  • Computer Science

    
    

  • Information Technology

    
    

  • Electronics & Communication

    
    

  • Engineering or related technical disciplines

    
    

Strong foundation in:

• Programming Concepts

  
  

• Data Structures & Algorithms

  
  

• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

  
  

• Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  
  

• SQL

  
  

• Computer Networks (basic understanding)

  
  

• Operating Systems fundamentals

  
  

Preferred:

• Internship experience in software development or IT

  
  

• Academic projects involving Java, C#, SQL, or web technologies

  
  

• Relevant certifications (Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Java Foundations, etc.)

  
  

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.

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.

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