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Data Integration Specialist

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Data Integration Specialist  

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.

The Data Integration Specialist will be responsible for gathering and interpreting data to identify opportunities for improvement in data quality, coverage, and consistency. They will need to 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 be required. This work includes leveraging various manual performance reporting monitors to determine if an issue exists and its severity, timely reporting 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 to determine root cause

• Review site for data defects and identify ways to remediate the defects before data is in production

• Work with internal/external resources to resolve feed failures

• Notify internal team of feed performance issues and failures

• Understand applications and their interdependencies

• Generate datasets and identify business 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 to senior management

BASIC   QUALIFICATIONS   & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited, not-for-profit University or College

• Track record of commitment to prior employers

• 3 - 5 years of experience in data integration or related field

• Proficient in MS Office tools required

• Experience with Json, XML, XSLT 1.0 and 2.0, and XDS

• Experience with SQL Server databases, preferably Microsoft SQL Server, and creating SQL queries Experience in relational database, data analysis, and performance tuning; experience testing, and maintaining reporting processes

• Effectively interface with dynamic development teams

• Understand data elements in the data warehouse at a very detailed level to support any form of user needs from research to ad-hoc queries to managing large information projects.

• Experience in managing integration projects, including timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications

• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, etc.) when dealing with internal and/or external audiences 

P REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE  

• Understanding of C# and Python

• Demonstrated knowledge of residential real estate  

• Preference given to candidates who possess a thorough understanding of multifamily real estate, including the marketing objectives of property owners 

• Ability to plan and organize workload and deliver results in 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-oriented with strong organizational, written, and verbal skills

• Prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects

• Take initiative and work independently and in 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

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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