Technology and Automations Associate

About the Role

As a Technology & Automations Associate at Rise Research, you will be a critical part of the team, building and scaling internal technology and automation systems that power operations, sales, marketing, and academic delivery. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to apply software and automation to real-world problems at a fast-growing startup, with direct exposure to the founders.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automation workflows across CRM, email, onboarding, payments, and internal tools using low-code and code-based solutions.
• Maintain and improve the Rise Research website, landing pages, and internal portals.
• Support integrations between web forms, CRMs, databases, and analytics tools.
• Write and maintain scripts, APIs, and integrations using Python and JavaScript to connect systems and eliminate manual work.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and translate them into scalable, automated systems across admissions, mentor management, finance, and customer support.
• Ensure all automations, forms, and systems are reliable, well-documented, and easy for non-technical teams to use.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Working knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Familiarity with website tools, APIs, and databases.
• Experience with or strong interest in tools like Zapier, Make, CRMs, or workflow automation platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to own projects from start to finish.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, globally distributed startup environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in computer science, software engineering, automation, or a related technical role.