Sr. 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 a variety of issues, such as normalizing new feeds and improving automation.

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

  • Use critical thinking in addressing issues and offering 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.

  • Take part in projects, including normalization logic rebuilds, external portfolio data acquisitions, and internal tooling migrations.

  • Assist in training and mentoring new hires.

  • Work with the overall division to build and document best practices.

  • Design and build scripts to automate repeat tasks or error resolution.

  • Effectively manage, coordinate, and communicate project work involving multiple team members.

  • Engage in very light on-call duties.

Required Skills:

  • Securities, accounting, and financial experience.

  • Strong understanding of SQL and relational database principals.

  • 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 degree

  • 7+ years of relevant experience.

  • Experience with industry-standard data transmission protocols.

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

  • Experience with industry-standard data transmission protocols preferred.

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