About Charles River Associates Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.  Position Overview 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. As a Consulting Associate Full-Stack Developer, you will support the design and development of internal and client-facing software solutions that enable privacy-compliant data collection and consent management. You will work closely with legal, marketing, web, and engineering stakeholders to build enterprise tools that support digital marketing workflows, privacy compliance practices, and critical evidence collection processes.  Your responsibilities as a Consulting Associate Full-Stack Developer may include (but are not limited to): * 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; and * Serve as the technical lead on projects involving web tracking analysis and consent preference management. Desired Qualifications * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; * 3-5+ 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; * Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects under deadline pressure. To Apply To be considered for a position in the United States, we require the following: * Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number; If you are interested in applying for one of our international locations, please visit our Careers site to view and apply for available jobs. Career Growth and Benefits  * CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Beginning with research and analysis skill building, training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities. * We offer 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 CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team. Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.       Salary and other compensation A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $126,500. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation. CRA offers 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.