Merkle is a leading data-driven, technology-enabled, global performance marketing agency 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 drive people-based marketing strategies. Our combined strengths in performance media, customer experience, customer relationship management, loyalty, and enterprise marketing technology drive improved marketing results and competitive advantage. With 9,600+ employees, Merkle is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with 50+ additional offices throughout the US, EMEA, and APAC. In 2016, the agency joined the Dentsu Aegis Network. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.

The Senior Platform Architect is a unique hybrid of business and technical consultant with the ability to operate as a digital tech lead focusing on the Braze Marketing Platform. Reporting to the Platform Director, you will create functional solutions supporting solution architectures for platforms ensuring all relevant options are explored for time, cost and compliance to our standards whilst meeting the business' requirements. You will oversee the delivery of the vertical and guide it through the relevant governance.

As the owner of email solutions for multiple clients, you will manage the successful onboarding and overall technological direction for those clients and works as a liaison between the account management and operations team to provide high quality, scalable technical solutions. You will display expertise, technical skills, and the ability to manage cross-division teams from project launch to completion.

Responsibilities:

• You will demonstrate technical expertise while scoping and driving the creation of digital solutions, email campaigns, email reporting, and data integration.
• You will gather business, marketing, and technical requirements to create a comprehensive and scalable solution.
• You will architect data feeds, platform configuration, and components needed to run complex automated email campaigns.
• You will resolve problems including client data feed issues.
• You will stay up to date with industry technology innovations, new business practices, and third-party technology solutions.
• You will improve internal systems based on recurring client requests or evolving industry standards.
• You will be a consultant and technical expert on the Braze platform to serve clients' needs.
• You will bridge business and technical requirements to provide a cohesive, seamless solution to grow and perform.
• You will lead technology discussions with clients.
• You will develop project scoping and estimating guidelines for designated Solution Platform.
• You will develop and share best practices for designated Solution Platform.

• 3+ years of architecture experience with the Braze platform
• Cross-channel marketing experience (Email, Android/iOS Push, SMS, Web Push, etc)
• Previous consulting experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The anticipated salary range for this position is $113,000 - $182,850. 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 
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