Data Flow Engineer I

**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.  * 1+ years of relevant experience.  * Experience with industry-standard data transmission protocols.