Data Conversion Developer

Summary

Grant Street Group is seeking a Data Conversion Developer to support client migrations to its TaxSys software. The role involves writing data conversion code with Perl and SQL, debugging and resolving client data issues, and collaborating with data analysts and agile teams to deliver trouble-free go-lives.

Responsibilities

• You’ll 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’ll combine technical skills with domain knowledge to track down elusive errors in the clients’ data
• 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
• There is occasional travel for on-site meetings (2-4 weeks per year)

Skills

• 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)
• There is occasional travel for on-site meetings (2-4 weeks per year)
• Linux
• BASH shell scripting
• Makefiles
• Docker or alternatives for container management

Qualifications

Must Haves

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

Nice to Haves

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

Benefits

• Support for telecommuting positions tailored to the needs of employees
• A technology-rich work environment
• Use of the best collaboration tools available