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Data Solutions Engineer

datadotorg

datadotorg

Other Engineering
United States · Maryland, USA · California, USA · Texas, USA · Houston, TX, USA · Cambridge, MA, USA · Boston, MA, USA · New York, NY, USA · Remote
USD 135k-135k / year
Posted on Dec 5, 2025

In A Nutshell

Location

Remote Cambridge, New York, Houston or CA, MA, NY, TX or CA, USA

Salary

$135,000

Job Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level

Deadline to apply

January 9, 2026

Responsible for extending the usability and integration capabilities of Activate’s data tech stack to meet the needs of end users.

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.

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