Associate Principal/Full Stack Developer (Forensic Services practice)

About the role

CRA’s Forensic Services practice supports companies’ commitment to integrity by assisting them and their counsel in independently responding to allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and non-compliance. We are noted for deploying cross-trained teams of forensic professionals to assist our clients in gaining deeper insights and greater value more quickly. We provide accounting and forensic services as well as cybercrime investigation services.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build full-stack applications that support cloud data collection workflows and client-side tracking analysis.
• Design and implement APIs, web interfaces, and data flows to support internal and client-facing platforms.
• Translate regulatory and legal requirements into secure, scalable, and auditable software systems.
• Collaborate with consulting and legal teams to develop tools used in investigations, expert testimony, and data risk assessments.
• Develop automated processes for data collection and processing.
• Implement secure practices for data ingestion, storage, and access control in compliance with global privacy laws and internal standards.
• Contribute to the design of data lakes, clean room integrations, audience activation platforms, and data monetization pipelines.
• Maintain high development standards through peer code review, documentation, and unit testing.
• Serve as the technical lead on projects involving web tracking analysis and consent preference management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of experience in full-stack development, ideally in AdTech, privacy tech, or data-intensive environments.
• High proficiency with the following languages: JavaScript, Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, Bash, XML
• High proficiency with the following frameworks: React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, TensorFlow, NumPy, Pandas.
• High proficiency with cloud devops and associated platforms: AWS (Lambda, CloudFormation, S3, DynamoDB, ECS, etc.) Azure, GCP , Docker, GitHub.
• High proficiency with RESTful API Design, Containerization, Microservices Architecture, AI/ML Integration, Unit Testing.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into strategic recommendations.
• Prominent ability to lead cross-functional projects under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Desired qualifications as outlined in the application process.

Benefits

• A robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs.
• A comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
• Work location flexibility with at least 3 to 4 days a week spent in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings).
• Equal employment opportunity policy.
• Salary range of $140,000 - $170,000 with potential for bonus incentive compensation.
• A comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.

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