Merkle, a dentsu company, is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. For more than 30 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. Our heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that inform hyper-personalized marketing strategies. Its combined strengths in consulting, creative, media, analytics, data, identity, CX/commerce, technology, and loyalty & promotions drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With more than 14,000 employees, Merkle has offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

We are looking for a senior software engineer with a specialization in JavaScript/NodeJS development to help us build and support our platforms and services. You will report to the Promotions Delivery Manager and play an important role in all aspects of Merkle’s Promotion and Loyalty Services software platforms which help grow consumer engagement with some of the world’s biggest brands. You will contribute to our requirements gathering, use case development, technical specification analysis, system design, and software architecture. You will write code, conduct testing, review peer code, and provide support for large development projects.

Must Have Skills:

·       JavaScript

·       Vue.js

·       NodeJS

·       HTML CSS

·       Version Control tools experience

·       Experience with common front-end development tools such as Webpack, NPM

·       REST APIs integration experience

·       SQL, MySQL, Oracle or other database experience

·       Good communication

·       Agile

Good to have Skills: 

·       Experience in automated software testing

·       Experience in cloud technologies (AWS preferred)

·       Java

Key Responsibilities:

•                Problem solve through the careful application of technology and process

•                Write high quality, tested, high-capacity and maintainable software

•                Design modern, reliable and reusable systems

•                Decompose complex problems into manageable tasks

•                Write technical specifications, run-time instructions, training materials and architecture documentation for Merkle P&LS systems

•                Help develop best practices, technology efficiencies, and improve workflow

•                Design data models and write efficient front-end code.

•                Collaborate with the wider Merkle Promotions and Loyalty teams to arrive at sound technical solutions to business problems.

Qualifications:

•                Minimum of 5+ experience in Front End development, with a strong focus on Vue.js

•                Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

•                Experience with common front-end development tools such as Webpack, NPM, etc.

•                Knowledge of CSS preprocessors like SASS or LESS.

•                Enterprise class web application experience

•                Competent with Version Control tools

•                Experience and comfort working within a dynamic and agile-focused environment

•                Experience in automated software testing, real-time system integration, REST APIs, database programming, and cloud technologies (AWS preferred)

About dentsu

The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,000-$110,400. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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About dentsu 
Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society www.dentsu.com. 

We are champions for meaningful progress and we strive to be a force for good—for our people, for our clients, for the industry and for our society. We keep our people at the center, creating space for growth, understanding and learning so they can thrive. We embed diversity, in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable and culturally fluent environment. Building this culture within our teams makes us better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.

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