We're looking for a Software Engineer to own our data migration and integration infrastructure - end to end. This is a greenfield, individual contributor role: you'll be the sole engineer driving this work, which means you'll move from blank page to production on your own. You'll own everything from architecture and design through implementation, testing, documentation, and long-term maintenance. Our first major integration is with Slate (by Technolutions), a leading CRM used by college admissions offices - but this role will grow into a full integration platform as SchooLinks expands its partner ecosystem. If you thrive with real ownership, love solving hard data problems, and want your work to have a direct impact on students' futures, this role is for you.
As the product area you support grows, you'll be well-positioned to move into management and leadership rules in the future.
What You'll Build• Independently architect and implement bi-directional data integrations between SchooLinks and external platforms - starting with Slate (Technolutions)
• Design, build, test, and document RESTful API connections, webhooks, and OAuth/SSO flows to support secure, real-time data exchange - taking full ownership of each integration from technical spec through production deploy. You'll build using Python code running in our Django service and Lambdas on AWS.
• Design ETL pipelines to map and transform student data across different schemas, handling edge cases, conflict resolution, and idempotency.
• Set up monitoring, alerting, and observability for every integration in production - then own ongoing maintenance, incident response, and iterative improvements as partner systems evolve
• Write the foundational documentation for this function - technical specs, API references, runbooks, and integration guides establishing the standard that future engineers will build on
RequirementsThis role requires a strong individual contributor who can own the full lifecycle - design, build, test, document, and maintain- without a team around them. You're a strong fit if you bring:
• 4+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on API integrations, data pipelines, or platform engineering - ideally with examples of work you owned solo from design through production
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth - you've designed and debugged integrations end-to-end
• Proficiency in Python, Pandas. Ideally have some exposure to Django as wel
• Experience with ETL patterns, data transformation, and sync strategies - including handling schema mismatches and real-time vs. batch tradeoffs
• Experience building and owning testing infrastructure for integrations - you write the tests yourself and treat them as a first-class part of the work, not an afterthought
• Exceptional written communication - you document as you go, write technical specs before you build, and ensure that internal and external stakeholders can understand your architecture and documentation
• A self-directed working style - you can take a problem from ambiguous requirements to a shipped, documented, production-ready system without needing someone else to drive the process
• Comfortable using AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow - we're a Claude shop, but experience with any AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) counts
Bonus Points• Prior experience integrating with higher ed or admissions CRMs - such as Slate (Technolutions), Salesforce, Ellucian, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with K-12 or higher ed data standards - Common App formats, SIS platforms (Infinite Campus, PowerSchool, Clever, Classlink)
• Prior work connecting a K-12 platform to a higher ed or admissions system
• Understanding of multi-tenant SaaS architecture
Benefits- 100% health care coverage for Employee
- 401K with company matching
- Dental & Vision
- Parental Leave
- Subsidized gym membership
- Remote work stipend
- Annual team offsite
