Meadow is the modern payments platform for higher education that simplifies the entire student financial experience. We're transforming the $600 Billion higher education payments industry in the United States — building for universities what Shopify built for retail businesses, and bringing the entire student financial experience online.
The need for a platform like Meadow has never been greater. If you're passionate about our mission to empower students financially and strengthen economic mobility through higher education — and you're excited to join a highly ambitious, talented team — we'd love to hear from you.
Meadow is seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to lead the integration of Meadow Pay with our clients' IT systems. As we continue expanding to universities nationwide, this role will be critical in delivering reliable, scalable product experiences for our institutional partners and their students.
As a Senior Integration Engineer, you will oversee all aspects of the integration process, and manage technical configurations and data flows. You’ll collaborate closely with our clients and Meadow's Customer Success Team to ensure successful launches and create a foundation for future growth.
What You'll DoYou'll project manage the technical aspects of each implementation, in collaboration with the client and Meadow’s Customer Success and Engineering Teams.
You'll meet regularly with our clients' IT Departments to oversee their technical setup of Meadow Pay, including networking and data import/export.
You'll set up all required network connectivity between Meadow and clients, including the initial DNS configuration, SFTP connections, and database connectivity, if applicable.
You'll modify and install SQL scripts to export relevant information from our partner school’s SIS systems, implement PowerShell/Bash scripts to automate data transfers, and facilitate Ellucian Ethos API access when required.
You'll collaborate with Meadow’s Engineering Team to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during and after implementation.
You'll document our integration processes and solutions to support scalable growth.
5+ Years of Experience in System Integration, SaaS Implementation, or IT Consulting
Advanced Knowledge of SQL, Scripting Languages (e.g. PowerShell, Bash), DNS, Networking, and SFTP Protocols.
Builder Mindset: High Agency x High Urgency
You own problems end-to-end.
You make consequential decisions that impact outcomes.
Customer-First and Solutions-Oriented Mindset
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Proven Ability to Manage Multiple Complex Projects & Meet Tight Deadlines
Proven Success Communicating & Collaborating w/ Product, Design, Engineering & Non-Technical Stakeholders
Experience at an Early Stage Startup
Experience in FinTech and/or EdTech.
Experience with APIs (Including Making API Calls + Interpreting Responses)
Familiarity with Higher Education Student Information Systems (e.g., Banner, Colleague, Empower, Jenzabar, PowerCampus).
This is a full-time position. Meadow wants all employees to be supported in their personal and professional development, so we take a comprehensive approach to compensation and benefits. The initial annual salary for this position is expected to range from $119,850–$163,000. Actual compensation will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors.
In addition to the chance to positively impact the world while building a company around a $600B opportunity, Meadow offers:
Competitive Salary
Competitive Equity
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA & FSA Plans Available)
Flexible Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
1-2 Onsites Per Year
Membership in an Ambitious, Kind, No-Drama Team
We believe in hiring resourceful, curious people who are eager to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role.
Meadow is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, and we encourage our employees to participate as their authentic selves in our work environment. We strive to build better for all, towards a more open, inclusive space. Come as you are.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in system integration, SaaS implementation, or IT consulting.
- Advanced knowledge of SQL.
- Advanced knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash).
- Advanced knowledge of DNS, networking, and SFTP protocols.
- Ability to set up network connectivity including DNS configuration, SFTP connections, and database connectivity.
- Ability to modify and install SQL scripts to export data from SIS systems.
- Ability to implement automation scripts for data transfers (PowerShell/Bash).
- Project manage technical aspects of implementations and coordinate with clients, Customer Success, and Engineering teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Customer-first, solutions-oriented mindset and proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Proven success communicating and collaborating with product, design, engineering, and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience with APIs (making API calls and interpreting responses).
- Familiarity with Ellucian Ethos API and higher education Student Information Systems (Banner, Colleague, Empower, Jenzabar, PowerCampus).
- Experience at an early-stage startup.
- Experience in FinTech and/or EdTech.
What We Do
Meadow powers modern student financial services for universities that clarify and simplify the financial experience for students to improve economic mobility in the US through higher education. At a time when consumer-friendly, digital-first experiences are more critical than ever in higher education, Meadow is solving many of the fundamental problems that lead to poor student financial experiences and administrative waste -- radically transforming the higher education financial experience for everyone. With Meadow, universities and their students manage the end-to-end financial experience together, from application to graduation. The company was founded in 2021 by recent graduates from Columbia University as well as second-time founders who have worked at AmEx, Klarna, Outschool and Amazon.
