SOFTWARE ENGINEER
ZogoTech is looking for someone to help support and enhance our Business
Intelligence and CRM software for Higher Education. This is an opportunity for a
very motivated person to get in on the ground floor of a rapidly growing, fun
company.
In this position you will be deploying data warehousing / BI systems to
dozens of community colleges and universities across the country. You will work
closely with a set of customers on the full lifecycle: from the project kickoff
to analyzing problems, formulating solutions, listening to customer suggestions
to developing customizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Deployment Management
- Help users install, configure our database software
- Coordinate schedules with customers, resolve problems, answer
technical questions
- Walk customers through the documentation, deployment checklist
- Proactively identify ways to improve the deployment process and
make recommendations for improvements
2. Support and Development
- Work with customers, show them how to use the product (via web,
phone).
- Implement customizations (SQL) to improve product, reduce future
support requests.
- Analyze user requirements and, based on findings, design
functional specifications
- Proactively identify ways to improve the product, make
recommendations and implement them
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
1. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple concurrent deployments /
support requests in a rapidly changing environment
2. Customer-oriented (needs to have a good deal of patience)
3. Good verbal, written communication skills
4. Entrepreneurial and willing to contribute wherever needed
5. Work well with internal and external teams as well as independently
REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor's Degree required (Masters or PhD strongly preferred)
2. 2 years experience using databases, supporting customers
3. Relational database knowledge (i.e. ability to write SQL)
4. Background in data / statistics preferred
5. Background in Higher Education (especially Institutional Research) preferred
6. System administration experience and Programming background preferred
7. Project management experience preferred
BENEFITS
1. Health insurance, 401k, Profit sharing
2. Some travel (10%) may be required
3. Flexible schedule
4. Lots of opportunities to grow in multiple areas (development, marketing,
sales etc)
WHY ZOGOTECH?
1. Purpose – ZogoTech focuses on making a difference rather than just
making a buck. Everyone in the company has a passion for improving higher
education.
2. People – You’ll find a team of laid-back, highly qualified people
focused on solving problems. Big or small tasks, everyone is willing to step up
and do whatever it takes to get the job done. You’ll find the best customers in
the world – easy to work with and passionate about the product you are
developing.
3. Contribution – Your ideas matter. You will influence the direction of
the company and benefit higher education. We are always brainstorming on how to
improve. Your job title is not as important as the ideas you bring to the table.
4. Growth – Everyone at ZogoTech has a desire to learn. You will have new
challenges every day. In the long-term, no departmental barriers means you can
choose your career path. You can learn from experts at ZogoTech or choose your
own educational opportunities through training, tuition reimbursement, etc.
5. Freedom – Work from downtown Austin on the 20th floor overlooking Town
Lake or work from home. As long as you’re available for your customers and your
team, you can pick your hours.
6. Challenge – Things move at a fast pace; you will see progress quickly
and see projects to completion. You will be challenged but given all the
resources you need to succeed.
Our company is developing amazing software, helping higher education and doing work that matters. Come join us!
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