Systems Integrations Lead

Role Description

The Systems Integrations Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the integrations that connect Stellar Virtual's core business and learning platforms into a reliable, scalable technology ecosystem. This position will primarily focus on API architecture, system interoperability, and cross-platform data integration, requiring the ability to design secure, efficient, and sustainable data flows that ensure accurate information is available across Salesforce, Student Information Systems, the Learning Management System, and other enterprise platforms to fulfill our mission of empowering families and unleashing potential.

Essential Duties

• Integration Architecture and Platform Connectivity:
  • Design, build, and maintain secure, scalable integrations between Salesforce, Student Information Systems (SIS), the Learning Management System (LMS), the data warehouse, and other enterprise platforms.
  • Own API connectivity, authentication methods, endpoint configuration, and integration architecture to support reliable cross-platform communication.
  • Evaluate new technology solutions and collaborate with vendors to ensure integration capabilities align with organizational and technical requirements.
• Data Integration and System Reliability:
  • Develop and maintain field mappings, synchronization processes, and data exchange standards that ensure consistent and accurate information across integrated systems.
  • Proactively monitor integration health, troubleshoot synchronization issues, and resolve data discrepancies through root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
  • Partner with platform administrators, the Automations Engineer, and the Data Analyst to ensure integrations support downstream automation, reporting, and operational workflows.
• Governance, Testing and Documentation:
  • Establish and maintain integration standards, documentation, and governance practices that promote data integrity, security, and compliance with student data privacy requirements.
  • Coordinate testing and validation activities for new or modified integrations to ensure changes are implemented without disrupting existing business processes.
  • Develop and maintain integration architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and troubleshooting resources that support long-term sustainability and knowledge sharing.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in systems integration, integration engineering, API development, or a related technical role, preferably in a remote environment.
• 2+ years of experience working within K–12 education, virtual education, higher education, or education technology environments, with a strong understanding of student lifecycle processes (enrollment, attendance, support ticketing).
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting REST API integrations, authentication protocols (OAuth, API keys, JWT), and cross-platform data exchange.
• Experience with data mapping, system interoperability, integration troubleshooting, and production support across multiple enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve data synchronization issues through root cause analysis and long-term technical solutions.
• Familiarity with Student Information Systems (SIS), Learning Management Systems (LMS), CRM platforms, or comparable enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of data governance principles, security best practices, and FERPA or other student data privacy requirements.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required for all positions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 11 Company-paid Holidays.

Employment "At-Will" Statement

For W-2 employment, Stellar Virtual is an at-will employer. This means the employee and Stellar Virtual can terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, as legally permitted. This job description does not guarantee continued employment or a contract. All 1099 status is excluded.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Stellar Virtual is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.