We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next. We operate in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

Our global agencies and people are the elite in their field, part of a team designed to mobilise according to your unique needs, for truly integrated solutions: Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle.


We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company that specializes in the delivery of unique, personalized customer experiences across platforms and devices. The company’s heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights that drive hyper-personalized marketing strategies.

We are looking for someone able to:

• Design, maintain, and enhance software applications using Java and related technologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, propose solutions, and drive optimization and improvement initiatives
• Conduct code reviews, provide recommendations, and lead code refactoring and performance enhancement efforts
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolutions
• Design, develop, and optimize scalable and efficient REST web services
• Design, implement, and optimize SQL queries for efficient data retrieval and manipulation
• Integrating applications with other enterprise systems, using industry-standard integration technologies and best practices
• Work with monitoring tools to enhance system performance and lead performance improvement initiatives
• Explore, evaluate, and drive the adoption of new technologies and frameworks to improve system architecture and development processes
• Configure and manage version control repositories using AWS CodeCommit to ensure efficient collaboration among development team
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline to automate software delivery processes
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines, and drive the adoption of best practices across the team
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements, share knowledge with the team, and drive continuous learning and improvement initiatives

• 5+ years experience in Java development
• Experience with the Spring Framework, including Spring MVC
• Proficiency in designing and architecting robust RESTful APIs
• Proficiency in building dynamic front-end applications with AngularJS (1.8)
• Familiarity with front-end technologies like TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, XML, and JSON
• Experience integrating third-party applications
• Experience with containerization using Docker or Podman is a plus
• Proficient in GIT, with knowledge of branching strategies, code reviews, and best practices
• Knowledge working with AWS services, particularly AWS CodeCommit and AWS CodePipeline
• Strong knowledge of SQL and understanding of performance tuning, query optimization, and database schema design
• Experience with optimization and monitoring tools (SolarWinds preferred)
• Proficiency in Maven, with exposure to building automation, dependency management, and continuous integration
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Of curious nature and open-minded
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service, be a good listener, work well with others, and trusted by colleagues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work efficiently within a team and across departments
• Degree in computer science, information technology, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Fluent in English

We do not sponsor work visa.

For those who don’t have Portuguese documents (NIF and NISS), we suggest you to search for more information at local country Social Security entities, as well as on SEF (Serviços Estrangeiros e Fronteiras), for possible roles in Merkle Portugal.

Benefits and perks:

• Cutting Edge Technology & Latest IT tools 
• Software-house environment 
• Agile and Flexible working hours 
• Hybrid work system (remote friendly) 
• Digital nomad policy 
• Focus on career development 
• Health insurance (also included for the household) 
• Mental health support 
• Volunteering experiences and sustainable mindset 
• 25 vacation days + 3 wellness days per year 
• Beers (after 6pm), foosball, and ping-pong! #workhardplayhard 
• Free breakfast every second Monday of the month 
• Employee discounts 
• Team & Company events 🎉 
   

Inclusion & Diversity 

We value the strength diversity brings to our business and are working hard to build a more inclusive workplace through partnerships with Stonewall, Business Disability Forum and Business in the Community’s race and gender equality campaigns. We are happy to discuss all flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. 

If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with the recruiter who contacts you.