Tophat

Senior Technical Support Specialist, Integrations

Tophat$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in Technical Support or Solutions Engineering, ideally in tech
  • Experience with APIs, JSON, HTTP protocols, and SQL queries
  • Understanding of data exchange and authentication protocols (SSO, SAML, OAuth)
  • Hands-on with EdTech integration technologies (LTI, Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace)
  • Strong collaboration with Product Managers or Engineers
  • Experience in managing high-volume technical support operations
  • Excellent analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with institutional IT teams to gather requirements for integration
  • Lead technical setup and configuration of integrations for educational partners
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level integration errors
  • Serve as the subject matter expert to address complex integration inquiries
  • Monitor technical issues and escalate as necessary for user experience
  • Refine documentation and best practices for integration processes
  • Analyze trends and feedback to support product development
  • Assist Sales Reps on customer calls by providing technical expertise
  • Handle complex issues and critical user requests during peak support periods

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaborative team culture
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Technical Support Specialist with a core focus on software integration and delivery. In this role, your primary mission will be to own the technical setup, configuration, and data mapping required to integrate Top Hat with our institutions. You will ensure seamless software connectivity while supporting broader sales and advanced technical support initiatives.

You Will:
  • Partner with institutional IT teams to gather requirements, scope integration pathways, and map data fields between Top Hat and Learning Management Systems
  • Lead the technical setup and configuration of integrations for school partners, ensuring successful implementation
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system-level integration errors (e.g., authentication failures, API timeouts, data sync mismatches)
  • Act as the primary subject matter expert to resolve complex integration issues and answer technical inquiries from school administrators
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and escalate technical issues to ensure a seamless classroom experience for our users
  • Own the refinement of documentation and best practices for integrations
  • Analyze technical trends and customer feedback to provide insights and recommendations to Product Development, contributing to informed decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels
  • Support Sales Reps with active deals by joining customer calls as the SME and answering technical support-related questions
  • Provide technical support during peak periods by directly handling complex cases, critical system issues, and high-priority user requests, ensuring rapid resolution while maintaining service reliability and operational standards


Requirements:
  • 2+ years of experience in a Technical Support or Solutions Engineering role, preferably in a technology-related industry
  • Practical experience working with APIs, JSON, HTTP protocols, and database queries (SQL)
  • Solid understanding of data exchange and authentication protocols (e.g., SSO, SAML, OAuth)
  • Hands-on experience with EdTech data integrations (LTI standards, Canvas, Blackboard, or Brightspace APIs) is highly preferred
  • Strong technical background with experience working closely with Product Managers or Engineers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume technical support operations, with a focus on proactive problem-solving and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making

About Tophat

Top Hat is an education technology company that provides a cloud-based teaching platform for professors and educators. The platform includes tools for creating and sharing interactive course content, engaging students in real-time discussions and quizzes, and tracking student progress and performance. Top Hat was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The company has raised over $100 million in funding and has over 2 million users worldwide. Top Hat's mission is to make education more engaging and effective by leveraging technology.
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200 employees
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2009

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