Data Conversion Developer

Grantstreet; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Street Group is seeking data conversion developers with strong programming and database skills to migrate clients to TaxSys. You will write data conversion code using Perl and SQL on Linux/MySQL and our parallel-computing framework.

You will debug data issues, work with a data analyst to validate conversions, and contribute as part of an agile team focused on a smooth go-live. Occasional travel for on-site meetings is expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of production-quality coding experience (Perl preferred).
• Strong relational databases and SQL knowledge; MySQL experience a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Write data conversion code to migrate clients to TaxSys.
• Debug data and ensure accuracy of converted data.
• Collaborate with a data analyst and agile team for go-live readiness.
• Occasional travel for on-site meetings (2-4 weeks per year).

Skills

Data conversion

Debugging data

Team collaboration

Agile methodologies

Tools

Perl

SQL

MySQL

Linux

Bash

Makefiles

Docker

Job description

Grant Street Group is looking for data conversion developers with strong programming and database skills. If the following describes you, we want to hear from you!

You enjoy writing great code.At Grant Street, you will write data conversion code to migrate clients to our TaxSys software. You’ll use modern Perl and SQL on a Linux / MySQL platform and our proprietary parallel-computing framework.

You love debugging data.90% of data conversion is about fixing problems with the last 10% of the data. You’ll combine technical skills with domain knowledge to track down elusive errors in the clients’ data.

You love working in a team. On each conversion you’ll be paired with a data analyst who will give you specs, validate the converted data, and gather feedback from clients. You’ll be part of an agile team who are all dedicated to giving the client a trouble-free go-live.

Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience in each of the following:

• Experience writing production-quality code (Perl experience preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of relational databases and SQL (MySQL experience a bonus).

Experience in any of these areas is also a plus:

• Linux
• BASH shell scripting
• Makefiles
• Docker or alternatives for container management

There is occasional travel for on-site meetings (2-4 weeks per year).

We reward teamwork, professional excellence, and individual responsibility. Using the best collaboration tools available, we offer a technology-rich work environment that makes it possible for us to support on-site and telecommuting positions tailored to the needs of our employees. If you are passionate about your work, you have entrepreneurial spirit, and you want to be on a team of exceptional professionals, then maybe Grant Street is for you!

Expected Salary Range: $75,000 – $165,000/year