Data Solutions Engineer

Responsibilities

CRM & Application Development (50%)

• Leads development of application layer across platforms, including existing low code solutions to support key business processes.
• Develops application and UI extensions within technology stack utilizing best practices in development and UX design.
• Effectively translates software development principles for use in low code platforms such as Make and Softr and improves existing low code solutions.
• Works closely with the Director of Data Solutions and stakeholders to ensure that applications are appropriately scoped for the needs of the business.
• Tests technical feasibility of new features as needed.
• Keeps up to date on latest developments and features within tech stack and advises on implementation of said features to support business processes.
• Advises Director of Data Solutions as needed for implementation of new features and tools including but not limited to technical feasibility, alignment with current data model, and cost effectiveness.
• Develops new properties, objects, and automations in CRM and other systems as needed.

System Integration (30%)

• Acts as lead technical resource for ensuring that application data effectively flows between systems to support end user work flows.
• Builds and maintains integrations between enterprise data sources utilizing webhooks and automated integration platforms.
• Continually monitors integration landscape and makes recommendations for tooling and practices that meet current industry standards.
• Works closely with the Director of Data Solutions to ensure that data integrations are aligned with overarching data model and strategic needs.
• Monitors integrations and responds to system outages in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with stakeholders to understand business needs.

Documentation and Sustainable Design (20%)

• Ensures that all development in platform is documented, and follows best practices to drive long term success of model and that development tools are right sized for a small organization.
• Proactively identifies and communicates custom built solutions that could be simplified or achieved with out of the box features of our current tech stack.
• Creates, edits, and maintains technical documentation for integrations and custom development within HubSpot, Airtable, Make, Softr, Survey Monkey Apply and other systems as needed.
• Creates and maintains testing methods for developed application and integration layers.
• Takes ownership of development and release cycles.
• Acts as technical liaison between Activate and outside vendors as needed to ensure new technology is compatible with current tech stack.

Skillset

• Has a minimum of 7 years experience developing custom applications and integrations with a proven track record of documentation and sustainable design.
• Has proven experience in overseeing the development lifecycle of enterprise application and integration solutions in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to apply software engineering principles and problem-solving mindset to low-code platforms (experience with Make, Zapier, or n8n a plus).
• Is proficient in at least one modern programming language (JavaScript and Python strongly preferred).
• Is proficient in API frameworks.
• Has advanced knowledge of at least one CRM platform (HubSpot or Salesforce strongly preferred).
• Advanced knowledge developing with a modern database platform (Airtable strongly preferred).
• Can demonstrate the ability to work closely with users of all technical capabilities.