Data Coordinator and Developer for Music Publishing Software

Data Coordinator and Developer For Music Publishing Software Use your skills, experience and talents at an industry-leading music publisher. At Carl Fischer Music, one of the oldest sheet music publishers in the United States, we have over 150 years-worth of digital and terrestrial data that need to be harvested, standardized, and verified for accuracy. In the 21 st Century, it is vital for us to have accurate data about our works and it has a direct impact on dealer- and consumer-facing avenues. As Data Coordinator and Developer, you will be responsible for the accuracy of work, product, contract, and composer data, as well as documenting and enforcing data best practices across all company avenues. Most data is integrated into our internal data management software. This is the ideal job for musicians who have music librarian experience; many of the same skills will translate to our data challenges, much of which is music-specific. This position is full time and based in our NY office in the financial district. Our Company History For over 150 years Carl Fischer Music has been a leader in educational music publishing. Since its founding in 1872, Carl Fischer Music has had a deep and abiding commitment to sharing traditional and contemporary music with the world. A little about the Development team Based in New York City and Sri Lanka, the development team is a combination of musicians and nonmusicians with a passion for technology and development. We are the backbone of the company, our code and queries touching nearly every department. We are constantly trying to improve and modernize our technology stack and workflows to make everything run better and smoother. Primary Roles: Become an expert/administrator/champion for our product information management system, Use the Chordata REST API to create integrations, services, and reports for company needs. Be on the front lines of Chordata usage and act as the primary contact for everything Chordata related. Understand how it is being used across departments, and where it falls short. Use direct SQL queries to the Chordata database under certain circumstances. Collaborate with the Development team to implement improvements to Chordata software. Ensure data quality best practices are met and drive continuous improvement. Identify gaps in the data model that may prove useful to other users. Implement a plan for harvesting that data if required. Data cleaning and ETL. Maintain database backup and recovery infrastructure to protect against data loss. No candidate is expected to check all of these boxes, if you think you’d be a good fit on the Development team at Carl Fischer, please get in touch! Requirements: Some experience with PHP (or other scripting languages such as Node.js or Python) Some experience with SQL Some experience or familiarity with SOAP or REST APIs Some experience with client-side JavaScript, HTML, and CSS Comfortable in the Unix shell Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Ability to work efficiently and independently Ability to effectively apply critical thinking to difficult problems Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Library Science, or Music preferred but not required Bonus Features: Experience with classical music scores and instruments. Being a classical musician is not a requirement but it will help to better understand some challenges. Prior experience working with web application frameworks and tools (Vue.js, Laravel, Magento, Wordpress, etc.) Experience in Access or advanced Excel skills Experience with file server administration Direct experience with cataloging music scores, such as in a music library. Previous experience in a customer facing environment Experience with Docker or other development virtualization tools Knowledge of text or music OCR systems. Experience with Elasticsearch or any other search engine technology Experience with Linux Compensation will depend upon prior experience. Excellent benefits package offered after 3 months of employment. To apply, send a current resume and cover letter. Carl Fischer Music is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $43,000.00 - $57,500.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends Experience: SQL: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Commute: New York, NY 10005 (Required) Ability to Relocate: New York, NY 10005: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person