Senior Development Engineer (Remote, US)

Job Description Job Description Overview The Senior Development Engineer – Hands-On Data Integrations is a senior individual contributor role within the Data Services team, focused on the design, build, and day-to-day operation of production data integrations for nonprofit and mission-driven clients. This role is deeply hands-on. The specialist spends the majority of their time writing code, configuring integrations, monitoring data flows, troubleshooting issues, and delivering working solutions.

Client interaction is practical and delivery-oriented, with success measured by integration stability, accuracy, and supportability—not slide decks or abstract architecture. This role requires a continuous, fluid transition between very technical work and speaking in plain language for non-IT client staff. The Specialist must be able to translate accounting end-user experiences into a viable technical solution design that addresses all the client’s pain points, and then translate that solution design back into plain language for the clients.

Responsibilities Build & Run Data Integrations Design, build, and maintain production-grade data integrations between CRM, ERP, finance, and operational systems. Write and maintain integration code, scripts, and jobs (API calls, transformations, validation logic, scheduling). Implement and support REST and SOAP API integrations, secure file transfers, and batch processes.

Perform hands-on debugging and root-cause analysis of integration failures and data discrepancies. Monitor integrations, respond to alerts, and resolve issues to meet agreed service expectations. Data Quality, Validation & Reconciliation Implement validation rules, control totals, and reconciliation checks to ensure data accuracy across systems.

Identify, diagnose, and correct data mismatches and processing errors. Support audit-sensitive and finance-related data flows with clear traceability and logging. Documentation & Supportability Maintain practical, usable documentation, including mappings, explanations of logic, and runbooks.

Ensure integrations are supportable by other team members through clear structure and standards. Contribute reusable scripts, templates, and patterns to the Data Services toolkit. Client & Team Collaboration Work directly with non-profit clients to understand desired system functionality and design the appropriate solution to best meet their needs.

Work directly with non-profit clients to understand integration behavior, troubleshoot issues, and deliver enhancements. Partner with Project Managers and Account Managers to execute the scope of integration work. Provide clear, concise status updates focused on progress, risks, and resolution—not theory.

Assist Sales with technical feasibility and effort estimates when needed (limited, practical involvement). Continuous Improvement Improve performance, reliability, and maintainability of existing integrations. Reduce manual intervention through automation and better error handling.

Mentor junior team members through hands-on guidance and code reviews. Stay current on API changes, platform updates, and integration best practices. Qualifications Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 5-7 years of experience in data engineering, full-stack development, or a comparable technical role with a focus on system integration and custom development.

Proficiency with at least one scripting/programming language (e.g., Python, C#, Java) used for data manipulation and integration Extensive experience with database technologies (Postgres, SQL, NoSQL) and writing complex queries. Demonstrated experience with API integration (REST, SOAP) and ETL processes/tools. Previous experience with GitHub and release management processes.

Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a client-facing environment. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Desired Qualifications Experience working in a professional services or consulting capacity.

Familiarity with modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless functions. Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and their data models. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and their implementations Remote, US Base Salary: $90,000-110,000 DOE