Associate Data Integration & Software Specialist

PeopleTec•Huntsville, AL

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

PeopleTec is seeking a motivated recent Computer Science graduate for an Associate Data Integration & Software Specialist position supporting its Huntsville, Alabama location. The role helps design, build, and maintain data exchange pipelines and application interfaces that connect internal databases with external partner platforms. The specialist works with cross-functional engineering teams, product managers, and external stakeholders to support reliable, automated data flow across systems, combining software engineering, data architecture, and technical project coordination. The position is described as hybrid/on-site and may require travel up to 15–20% for team planning or stakeholder workshops. PeopleTec is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, Alabama, providing customer support through a skilled workforce. The company describes its culture as people-first and highlights continuing-education opportunities, training programs, and a People First benefits package. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an active DoD Secret clearance upon hire, with the ability to maintain that clearance during employment. The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, with the graduate having graduated within the last 12 months or nearing graduation.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience.
Strong foundational understanding of data structures, algorithms, relational and non-relational databases, and client-server architectures.
Hands-on experience through coursework, academic projects, or internships with structured data formats such as XML, JSON, or CSV.
Experience with schema validation using XSD or JSON Schema.
Experience with at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript/Node.js.
Proficiency with SQL and querying relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document code and present technical concepts to peers and project leads.
Familiarity with collaboration suites such as Microsoft Office 365, Teams, or Slack, and version control platforms such as Git, GitHub, or GitLab.
Ability to travel up to 15–20% for on-site team planning or stakeholder workshops as required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret clearance upon hire and be able to maintain it during employment.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related technical field; graduated within the last 12 months or nearing graduation.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to RESTful API design, web services, or middleware/integration platforms.
Experience with ETL pipelines or messaging queues.
Prior internship, capstone project, or open-source contribution involving cross-system data transfer or interface design.
Basic understanding of project management methodologies such as Agile/Scrum, Jira, or Trello.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain data transformation routines and data exchange schemas, including XML, JSON, and REST APIs, for communication between software platforms.
Implement parsers, validation routines, and automated import/export pipelines to support clean data migration and interoperability.
Modernize legacy data structures and formats by converting them to standardized, scalable web and enterprise schema standards.
Conduct initial testing, debugging, and quality verification of data exchange workflows before deployment.
Coordinate cross-functional technical syncs and sprint reviews; assist with setting sprint milestones and tracking deliverables.
Document meeting notes, track action items, and follow up with internal development teams and external partners on technical requirements and open tickets.
Monitor project deadlines and communicate roadblocks or timeline risks to technical leads and management.
Collaborate with senior engineers to assess vendor proposals, software tools, and third-party APIs for compatibility and performance.
Draft system interface documentation, API specifications, data flow diagrams, and user guides.
Present technical updates, data metrics, and project status briefings to team leads, non-technical stakeholders, and peers.
Prepare technical write-ups proposing solutions or corrective actions for data pipeline bottlenecks.
Collaborate with developers, systems analysts, and operations personnel to support continuous integration and operational reliability.
Perform code reviews, use standard version control practices, and follow team software development lifecycle standards.