☀️ GoHighLevel Expert & API Integration Specialist – Solar/Roofing CRM

Senior GoHighLevel (GHL) Systems Architect & API Developer
Solar, Roofing & CRM Automation | Remote | $8.50/hour

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced **GoHighLevel (GHL) Systems Architect and API Developer to build and optimize a comprehensive CRM and operations system for our commercial solar, residential solar, and roofing businesses.

We already have a detailed technical blueprint and scope of work. We need someone who can execute complex CRM architecture, build advanced workflows, integrate external platforms, and develop custom solutions—not just create funnels or basic automations.

Experience with Python and FastAPI is a major advantage, particularly for integrating our custom door-knocking and canvassing application, Smart Knock, with GoHighLevel.

Compensation: $8.50/hour
Work Setup: Remote
Engagement: Initial project build with potential for long-term ongoing work

Key Responsibilities

1. GoHighLevel CRM Architecture

• Configure and manage multiple GHL sub-accounts for commercial solar, residential solar, and roofing operations.
• Build scalable CRM structures designed to support 100,000+ contacts per sub-account.
• Configure contact management, Smart Lists, pipeline opportunities, batch imports, and database safeguards.
• Set up domains, email /SMS infrastructure, and A2P 10DLC registration where applicable.

2. User Permissions and Dashboards

• Configure role-based access and permissions for sales representatives and managers.
• Create simplified, mobile-friendly dashboards for field sales teams.
• Restrict unauthorized data access and exports.
• Build management dashboards to track call and SMS activity, speed-to-lead, appointment show rates, stalled proposals, and lead source performance.
• Set up automated daily email reports.

3. Sales and Operations Pipelines
Build and optimize pipelines covering the complete customer lifecycle.

• Solar Sales: Lead intake, utility bill collection, appointment setting, solar design and proposals, financing, and closed deals.
• Roofing Sales: Retail quotes, insurance claims, ACV/RCV tracking, deductibles, adjuster meetings, supplements, measurement uploads, and solar cross-selling.
• Post-Sale Operations:Welcome calls, site surveys, photo uploads, engineering, permitting, utility interconnection, installation, Permission to Operate (PTO), and automated review and referral requests.

4. API Integrations and Automation

• Integrate GoHighLevel with external applications using REST APIs, webhooks, middleware, and custom code.
• Implement two-way synchronization between GHL and OpenSolar, including project creation, design links, system size, contract price, proposal documents, and signing status.
• Integrate QuickBooks Online or Xero with the appropriate business sub-accounts.
• Configure mobile-friendly estimates, digital contracts, invoices, and supported payment options.
• Troubleshoot API issues, workflow errors, and integration failures.

5. Custom Python Application Integration

• Help deploy and maintain our custom Smart Knock door-knocking and canvassing application.
• Integrate Python/FastAPI services with the GoHighLevel v2 API.
• Configure embedded applications through GHL Custom Menu Links and iframe-based interfaces where supported.
• Pass appropriate account and user identifiers to create or update contacts and trigger pipeline opportunities.
• Maintain secure API authentication, error handling, and reliable data synchronization.

6. Ongoing Maintenance and Optimization

• Test and document workflows, integrations, and system configurations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues.
• Improve CRM performance and automation reliability.
• Develop new integrations and custom add-ons as the business grows.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building complex systems in GoHighLevel.
• Strong knowledge of GHL workflows, custom fields and objects, pipelines, permissions, dashboards, and contracts.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, webhooks, JSON payloads, and API authentication.
• Experience with ---------- , Zapier, or custom integration middleware.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently and document solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow an established technical blueprint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with solar companies, roofing contractors, home services businesses, or EPC operations.
• Familiarity with OpenSolar, Aurora, Solo, AccuLynx, JobNimbus, Roofr, or SalesRabbit.
• Python and FastAPI development experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or Xero integrations.
• Experience managing large CRM databases and multi-account environments.
• Knowledge of A2P 10DLC compliance and messaging infrastructure.

Engagement Structure

Phase 1: Initial Project Build

• CRM architecture and sub-account configuration.
• Pipeline and workflow development.
• User permissions and dashboards.
• External integrations and custom application setup.
• Testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.

Phase 2: Ongoing Support

• CRM maintenance and optimization.
• API and webhook troubleshooting.
• Workflow improvements.
• New integrations and custom feature development.

The initial project scope and milestones will be discussed with the selected candidate. Successful completion may lead to a long-term working relationship.

How to Apply

To demonstrate that you have read the full job description, start your application with the exact phrase: SOLAR GHL ARCHITECT

Please answer the following questions in your application:

1. Relevant Experience: Describe a complex GoHighLevel system you have built for a solar, roofing, or home services company. Explain how you structured the sales pipelines and managed the handoff from sales to operations.

2. API Integrations:Have you integrated GHL with OpenSolar, QuickBooks, Xero, or custom applications using webhooks or the GHL v2 API? Describe the integration and your specific role.

3. Python Skills: Rate your Python development skills from 1–10, particularly for FastAPI services, webhook endpoints, and embedded applications.

4. Technical Portfolio: Please share examples, screenshots, or a brief walkthrough of relevant GHL systems and integrations you have developed. Do not share confidential client information.

5. Availability: What is your current availability, and can you support the initial build and ongoing maintenance?

6. Rate Confirmation: Please confirm that you are comfortable with the offered rate of $8.50/hour and provide your estimated timeline for the initial project.

Important: Applications that do not begin with “SOLAR GHL ARCHITECT” or do not answer the screening questions may not be considered.

We are looking for a technically strong, detail-oriented developer who can build a scalable system and become a reliable long-term technical partner.