Data Flow Engineer

Job Summary:

The Data Flow Engineer's primary role is to create and manage data connections, perform validations, and execute transformations. Their work is integral to the ongoing process of iterative improvement, with a particular focus on enhancing auto-reconciliation within the system through advanced technology.

Responsibilities:

• Import and validate file delivery for new clients.

• Automate daily process monitoring and reporting.

• Establish connections through external APIs and FTPs.

• Ensure timely and dependable consumption of external portfolio data.

• Normalize external datasets into a standardized Clearwater format facilitating the in-take process.

• Mine data from existing feeds to identify, design, and implement solutions to improve auto-reconciliation.

• Execute improvements requested from Operations and Development groups.

• Apply acquired skills, procedures, and decision-making best practices to complete various issues, such as normalizing new feeds and improving automation.

• Understand and reference or explain the general workflow, tools, and Clearwater value proposition.

• Use critical thinking to address issues and offer solutions for both internal and external parties, ensuring best practices are employed.

• Clearly and effectively communicate the technical aspects of Clearwater systems and our best practices with non-technical internal and external stakeholders.

• Engage in light on-call duties.

Required Skills:

• Securities, accounting, and financial experience.

• Strong understanding of SQL and relational database principles.

• Experience with scripting programming languages like Groovy, Perl or Python.

• Experience with industry-standard data transmission protocols preferred.

• Securities, accounting, and financial experience preferred.

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Math, Computer Information Systems, or other relevant degrees.

• 2+ years of relevant experience.

• Experience with industry-standard data transmission protocols.