Data Conversion Specialist

Company Overview:

Lightspeed is the leading provider of cloud-based software for dealerships, serving the Powersport, Marine, RV, Trailer, and Golf Car industries adding hundreds of dealerships to the Lightspeed community each year.   Lightspeed’s Dealer Management Solution (DMS) enables dealerships to optimize their end-to-end business operations, including Sales, Parts, Service, Rentals, Payments, Accounting, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). When implemented into their daily operations, Lightspeed helps dealers increase their profitability by selling more units, service, and parts, all while creating a more streamlined experience for customers.   Lightspeed is the most complete and integrated DMS in the industry with over 500 integrations with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket parts and accessory distributors and dozens of other software tools that a dealership may use to run their business. Uniquely designed by dealers for dealers, and refined over the past 4 decades, Lightspeed empowers over 4,500+ dealers across North America with the tools and technology they need to manage their dealerships.

The ideal candidate has a background in data analysis, is detail oriented, understands ODBC connectivity, relational databases, working knowledge of C# or other comparable scripting languages, experience using Microsoft Visual Studio Code or MS Visual Studio, and has data conversion experience. Also, prepares for and performs all DMS data conversions for any dealership or dealer group complexity level via virtual methods to ensure dealership is fully operational. Responsible for data conversion multiple data sets that tie together, such as history data. Also, responsible for reviewing and analyzing data.

What you’ll do:

• Write scripts customized to customer data, which enables IDE tool to Convert data sets across software platforms. (40%)
• Verifies new system is fully functional and client is able to conduct business upon conversion completion. (40%)
• Consults with multiple parties including ICD, Field Service, Project Manager, Conversion Consultant and dealership department management to assess dealership readiness for data Conversion. (10%)
• Acts as a mentor to other Data Conversion Specialists by teaching them applications and processes, and by setting quality, productivity, and work ethic standards. (10%)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you should have:

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years as a Data Conversion specialist or related field.
• Experience with data extraction and strong data analytical skills required
• 2-3 years writing in C# or other comparable scripting languages.
• 1-2 years’ experience using MS Visual Studio Code or MS Visual Studio.
• Superior SQL programming knowledge
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external partners (vendors, customers, executives, etc.)
• Detailed oriented.
• Strong data analytical skills.
• Ability to efficiently plan workload and prioritize to meet deadlines. 
• Accounting Knowledge Preferred
• Required to successfully complete product and internal tools training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dealer Management Software/Data knowledge.
• Coding experience in .Net or Java framework.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL

Inclusion and Diversity at Lightspeed:

At Lightspeed, we celebrate the uniqueness of every individual and encourage diverse perspectives. We believe that inclusion drives innovation and fosters meaningful connections. We are committed to building an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to make an impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Lightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Important Note:

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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