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# Data Solutions Specialist

- **Company:** Level Data LLC
- **Location:** Boston, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $70,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Software as a Service, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Database Queries, Groovy, Network Connections, Pearson PowerSchool, Query Optimization, Student Information Systems, Data Streaming, Scripting, Freeform SQL, Large Language Models, Git, Restful APIs, Data Pipelines, Api Management
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d981e055b4368122

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical troubleshooting support?, * Expert-level SQL proficiency: complex joins, window functions, CTEs, and query optimization

 * Proficient in Groovy or a similar scripting language - able to build ETL logic, automation, and reusable tooling
 * Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data pipeline development
 * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think on your feet during live customer sessions
 * Approaches challenges with creativity and adaptability
 * Familiarity with network connectivity concepts and troubleshooting data integrations
 * Actively uses AI tools to boost productivity; comfortable prompting LLMs for code, analysis, and documentation
 * Comfortable working with the data complexities of a multi-tenant SaaS environment serving schools, districts, and state education agencies

**Nice to have**

 * Experience with K-12 education data standards (OneRoster, Ed-Fi, SIF)
 * Familiarity with student information systems (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Clever, etc.)
 * Experience working with or reporting to state education agencies
 * REST API integration
 * Git and version control

## Description

Data is at the heart of everything we do. As a Data Solutions Specialist, you'll be the person who takes messy, real-world education data and makes it work - building solutions that serve K-12 schools, districts, and state departments across the country. You bring strong SQL instincts, solid programming chops, and a willingness to lean on AI tools to get things done faster and smarter.

**What you'll do**

 * Design, write, and optimize complex SQL queries to support ETL processes and data integration workflows
 * Build and maintain data pipelines, transformation scripts, and automation tooling using Groovy or similar languages
 * Lead technical onboarding projects for K-12 school districts, delivering quality solutions that fulfill complex customer requirements on time
 * Configure and manage network connectivity between schools, districts, state agencies, and our platform
 * Troubleshoot data flow issues across ETL pipelines, API integrations, and network connections
 * Partner with stakeholders to translate vague data needs into precise, maintainable solutions - communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing
 * Manage customer expectations with confidence, including guiding customers toward simpler pathways or pushing back on unsupportable requests
 * Leverage AI tools - including LLMs and code assistants - to accelerate data exploration, documentation, and solution development
 * Identify data quality issues, implement validation checks, and drive improvements to data integrity across school, district, and state-level data
 * Document pipeline architecture, connector logic, and integration patterns for cross-functional teams


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