Developer needed for AP callsI, data enrichment and data hygiene

Understood. Here is a plain-text version designed for Upwork using only bold headings, hyphens, and spacing. **Developer Needed for API Data Pull, Fuzzy Matching, Salesforce Import and Quality Control** We are seeking a developer or data specialist for a one-time data project that may become a recurring monthly assignment. **PROJECT OVERVIEW** The project involves: * Pulling data from a public database through an API * Cleaning and structuring the extracted data * Comparing the new data against existing Salesforce records * Identifying matches, duplicates and new records * Preparing and importing the final dataset into Salesforce * Creating a clear quality-control process **SCOPE OF WORK** The selected freelancer will be responsible for: * Extracting data from a public database using API calls * Cleaning, normalizing and structuring the dataset * Fuzzy matching the new data against existing Salesforce records * Categorizing records as: * Existing matches * Likely duplicates * New records * Records requiring manual review * Preparing the final data for Salesforce import or upsert * Importing the data into Salesforce or providing a clean import file, depending on the agreed approach * Creating a quality-control report showing: * Match confidence levels * Records excluded or flagged * Import errors * Changes made to the data * Documenting the workflow so it can be repeated monthly **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE** Applicants should have experience with: * API integrations and data extraction * Python or a similar scripting language * Data cleaning and normalization * Fuzzy matching and deduplication * Salesforce Data Loader, Bulk API or similar import tools * Salesforce import and upsert procedures * Data quality-control workflows * Working with incomplete or imperfect CRM data **PREFERRED EXPERIENCE** The following experience would be helpful but is not required: * Real estate, land, property, permitting or public-record datasets * AscendixRE or another Salesforce-based commercial real estate CRM * Designing scalable, recurring data workflows **DELIVERABLES** * Extracted and cleaned dataset * Match results against existing Salesforce records * Final Salesforce import or upsert file, or completed import * Quality-control and exception report * Brief documentation of the process * Recommendations for converting the project into a recurring monthly workflow **ENGAGEMENT TYPE** This is initially a one-time project. If the work is accurate, well documented and repeatable, we would like to make it a recurring monthly assignment. **TO APPLY** Please include: * Examples of similar API, data-cleaning or Salesforce projects * Your recommended approach to fuzzy matching and quality control * Details of your Salesforce import or upsert experience * Your estimated timeline * Whether you prefer a fixed-price or hourly engagement