Solution Engineer - Educational Technology

$70,000 - $124,800/Yr

Cedar Rapids School District - Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Cedar Rapids, IA

About the position

The Solution Engineer for Educational Technology is responsible for designing and implementing innovative software solutions that enhance the educational technology platform. This role combines software engineering expertise with a deep understanding of user needs in the education sector, focusing on creating automated and efficient solutions to improve experiences for students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Design and develop automated software solutions to improve efficiency in educational processes
• Understand user journeys and needs before proposing and implementing solutions
• Create and optimize database solutions to support educational technology platforms
• Develop scripts and programs to automate workflows and data processing tasks
• Implement data visualizations and reports using Tableau to provide insights to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas for technological improvement
• Quickly learn and adapt to new technologies relevant to our educational platform
• Conduct solution presentations and demonstrations to internal teams and stakeholders
• Troubleshoot complex issues and optimize existing systems
• Document technical solutions and maintain comprehensive documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Strong software engineering background with a focus on solution design
• Proficiency in Python programming
• Strong SQL skills and database management experience
• Experience with or ability to quickly learn Tableau for data visualization
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies rapidly
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on translating business needs into technical solutions
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in educational technology or with Student Information Systems
• Knowledge of data privacy and security in educational contexts
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies: Jira
• Experience with cloud-based services and API integrations

Benefits

• Salary range of $60-70K
• Great benefits