Data Integration Specialist
Job Description
DataIntegrationSpecialist
OVERVIEW
CoStar delivers real-time, verified commercial real estate data that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart choices ahead of competitors. By combining the power of CoStar's independent research organization – the industry's largest – with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence.
Homes.com (a subsidiary of CoStar Group) is a growing marketplace, reimagining the home search experience for consumers. We are reimagining the Homes.com Network to efficiently connect builders with buyers and their agents and generate maximum exposure for their communities.
TheDataIntegrationSpecialistwillbe responsible forgathering and interpreting data toidentifyopportunities for improvement in data quality, coverage, and consistency.Theywill needto query data sources and databases to isolate data anomalies and provide recommendations for how those anomalies should be handled. To be successful in the role, multitasking and managing multiple systems individually or as part of a team will berequired. This work includesleveragingvarious manual performance reporting monitors todetermineif an issue exists and its severity,timelyreporting of events and performance statistics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
On-board new data feeds/conversions including data analysis, data mapping, testing and implementation
Monitor daily feeds runs, evaluate feed failures todetermineroot cause
Review site for data defects andidentifyways to remediate the defects before data is in production
Work with internal/external resourcesto resolve feed failures
Notify internal team offeedperformance issues andfailures
Understand applications and their interdependencies
Generate datasets andidentifybusiness metrics
Maintain consistent and standardized use of metrics across all reports and dashboards
Utilize a user group forum to share best practices around analytical findings based on the analysis conducted
Communicate issue statuses and challenges toseniormanagement
BASICQUALIFICATIONS& EXPERIENCE
Bachelors' degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College
Track record of commitment to prior employers
3- 5yearsof experience in data integration or related field
Proficient in MS Office toolsrequired
Experience with Json, XML, XSLT 1.0 and 2.0, and XDS
Experience with SQL Server databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server, and creating SQL queriesExperience in relational database, data analysis, and performance tuning; experience testing, andmaintainingreporting processes
Effectivelyinterfacewith dynamic development teams
Understand data elements in the data warehouse ata very detailedlevel to support any form of user needs from research to ad-hoc queries to managing large information projects.
Experiencein managing integration projects, including timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications
Stronginterpersonal skills (e.g.,Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, etc.) when dealing with internal and/or external audiences
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Understandingof C# and Python
Demonstrated knowledge ofresidentialreal estate
Preference given to candidates whopossessa thorough understanding of multifamily real estate, including the marketingobjectivesof property owners
Ability to plan and organize workloadand deliver resultsin a fast-paced environment
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a technical aptitude
Detail-orientedwithstrong organizational, written, and verbal skills
Prioritize,organizeand manage multiple projects
Take initiative and work independentlyandin collaboration with peers
Desire and ability to use technology to drive creativity
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a passion for learning and problem solving
What's in it for you?
When you join CoStar Group, you will experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.
We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.
Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Group's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy fruits
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing