Developer (Marketing Technology)

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30, 000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Who we're looking for:

Our continued drive to expand and provide world class services within the digital marketing arena, has created the need for a Developer who can design and develop solutions, has experience in cloud-based Martech platforms (such as Saleforce Marketing Cloud and MS Dynamics365), service providers (such as GCP, AWS, Azure) and a willingness to skill up in technologies in that space. The Developer has solid client facing experience working on complex software projects. In addition to broad technology domain expertise, this individual must have the necessary writing skills to author complex specification documents, blueprints and proposals. The Developer will play a lead technical role for mostly custom engagements and will be responsible for engaging with the client on gathering their business requirements and designing a technical solution. The Developer instills confidence through maturity, expertise and impeccable communications (written and oral) with customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Engage with internal team members, technology partners and clients on a wide range of cloud based MarTech engagements (Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Dynamics 365, Abobe Marketing Cloud, Maketo, HubSpot)
• Design, develop and deliver innovative custom solutions, including solution concepts to key decision makers to address their business issues and needs showing business value.
• Scripting and Query development
• Data mapping and extract strategies
• Relational Data / Data Schema
• Web Services and API development
• Custom Reporting, Data Analytics and Visualization
• Custom application development projects
• Stong understanding of data encapsulation practices
• The ability to understand and maintain existing codebases
• HTML and CSS creation for webpages and emails
• Webpage builds using JavaScript libraries and frameworks
• Leverage the native platform scripting languages (such as SFMC AMP Script) and other scripting languages to deliver highly dynamic and personalized content in both emails and landing pages
• Technical resource with ability to lead on client engagements from scoping the new engagement, to creating the solution and solution design documentation

What you'll need:

• Previous experience working in Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Trailhead certification/s are a huge advantage
• CRM Experience:
• Thorough understanding of CRM data models
• Thorough understanding of data base marketing
• Thorough understanding of Lifecycles (Customer and Product)
• Deep experience with SQL and relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL)
• 2+ Years experience with a general-purpose programming language (eg .NET, JAVA, PHP, Python, JavaScript)
• 2+ Years Web Development experience (HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, XML, Web Services, etc.)
• Ability to lead and effectively manage technical discussions
• RESTful (and SOAP) API Programming experience
• Proficiency in wide spectrum of integration techniques, data mapping, and troubleshooting for seamless platform integration
• HTML for email creation
• Experience with cloud service providers such as GCP, AWS, Azure
• Good understanding of various email client limitations
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organizationcreators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkerswho drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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