Data Services Specialist

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span><span style="font-weight: bold"><em>This position is only available for W2 Employees. Please note that to be a W2 Employee, you must reside in one of the following states: PA, NJ, NH, DE, CO, SD, TX, WY, AK, or FL.</em></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Make an Impact That Matters</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Are you passionate about helping nonprofits grow their impact? Join SofterWare, a mission-driven technology company empowering thousands of organizations to change the world through innovation, data, and connection.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">About SofterWare</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Repeatedly recognized as a </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic">Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">, SofterWare builds innovative software-as-a-service (SaaS) products that empower nonprofits to thrive. Over 10,000 organizations use our flagship product, DonorPerfect, to leverage donor data, launch impactful fundraising campaigns, and strengthen the communities they serve.</span></p> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Why you will love working at SofterWare:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering nonprofits — where your work directly helps meaningful causes and makes a real difference in the world.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Enjoy a remote-first, flexible work environment that supports your well-being and balance.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Be part of a company culture that values collaboration, learning, inclusion, and giving back together as a team.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Engage with vibrant employee groups like Diversity & Inclusion, SofterWare Women’s Network, SofterWare Wellness, and SofterWare Gives Back, our volunteer and community service initiative.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Build meaningful relationships in a remote-first environment — from lively Slack channels that connect teammates with shared interests to virtual events that strengthen our sense of community</span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Your Role as a Data Services Specialist:</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">The Data Services Specialist is responsible for executing end-to-end data transfer projects for new clients, including data review, mapping, transformation, and validation. This role involves working with client data from multiple source systems and transforming it into SofterWare products using SQL-based ETL processes. The Data Services Specialist manages a high-volume pipeline of concurrent projects, with workload levels varying with business demand and team assignments. Success in this role requires maintaining consistent project progress, ensuring data accuracy, and effectively guiding clients through required milestones to support timely and successful implementations. This role combines technical execution with client interaction and requires strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills to support a positive onboarding experience and long-term client satisfaction.</span></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><span style="font-weight: bold">Key Responsibilities</span><span style="font-weight: bold">: </span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Execute the full data transfer lifecycle, including data review, mapping, SQL development, beta transfer, validation, and final deployment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Manage a high-volume pipeline of concurrent client projects, ensuring steady progress across all stages of the implementation process</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Develop and maintain SQL scripts to transform client data into structures compatible with SofterWare products, including joins, updates, and data manipulation logic</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Obtain client data from source systems by providing extraction guidance or directly retrieving data when access is granted, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all required datasets</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Lead or support client mapping sessions by gathering requirements, documenting decisions, and ensuring accurate field alignment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Enforce data submission standards and ensure client-provided data aligns with defined project scope and requirements</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Proactively communicate with clients to support scheduling and completion of required milestones (e.g., mapping, beta review, final data submission)</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Identify potential risks or issues related to data quality, client responsiveness, or project scope and escalate appropriately</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Validate data accuracy through structured quality checks, including record counts, field validation, and system testing prior to client review</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Document all mapping decisions, transformation logic, and project updates within Salesforce and internal documentation systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Collaborate with Onboarding Coordinators, Sales, and internal teams to support a smooth and efficient implementation process</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Execute billable professional services work as assigned, including database cleanup, code standardization, deduplication, and other one-off data-related requests</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Respond to internal Sales and onboarding inquiries by providing guidance on data transfer processes, requirements, and general technical capabilities through internal communication channels</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Contribute to a positive client onboarding experience by delivering high-quality work, maintaining clear communication, and supporting a smooth and professional implementation process, recognizing the Implementation team as a client’s first impression of SofterWare and its impact on long-term client satisfaction and retention</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Document client interactions, issues, and resolutions in the CRM to ensure visibility and continuity of support</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Identify escalated client issues to the appropriate team members to de-escalate and resolve the situation</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Participate in special projects and take on additional responsibilities as assigned to support team and organizational goals.</span></li> </ul> <p><br><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt">Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.</span></em><br></span></span></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><span style="font-weight: bold">Key Requirements: </span></span></span></span><br></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Proficiency in SQL Server, including writing queries, joins, updates, and basic data transformation logic</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Strong understanding of general database usage and relational database concepts</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven, high-volume environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage workload and adjust priorities based on deadlines and project stage</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to actively listen, gather requirements, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ability to communicate professionally with clients and internal teams, maintaining clarity and responsiveness</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Strong attention to detail, particularly in data validation, documentation, and quality control</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately when encountering unfamiliar or complex scenarios</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ability to follow defined processes and maintain consistency across all stages of the data transfer lifecycle</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Proficiency with business and communication tools, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce CRM, Slack, and other internal systems</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation to support transparency and team collaboration</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold"><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-weight: bold">Education and Experience:</span></span></span></span></span><br></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Associates' or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">1–3 years of experience working with SQL, data transformation, or database-related roles</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Experience working with relational databases preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Experience managing multiple projects or tasks simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Previous client-facing or customer service experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Familiarity with nonprofit data structures and systems is a plus</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Compensation</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">We believe great work deserves great rewards — and that when SofterWare succeeds, our team members should share in that success.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">This full-time, remote position offers a total compensation range of $55,000–$65,000 USD, depending on your experience and skills. Our compensation package is designed to recognize your contributions, reward outstanding performance, and support your long-term growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Total Compensation includes:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Competitive base salary </span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Quarterly incentive bonuses</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Monthly profit-sharing bonus</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Benefits</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Paid time off and volunteer days</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Matching gifts program</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Parental and military leave</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">401(k) with employer match and profit sharing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Pre-tax dependent coverage and voluntary benefits</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Short-term disability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs</span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">SofterWare is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold"><br></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"> We make employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. SofterWare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Join Us</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif"><span><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt">Ready to make an impact with a team that empowers nonprofits every day?</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"><br></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold">Apply now</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt"> and help us build a better world through technology and compassion.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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