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Senior Developer

Merkle, a dentsu company, is an integrated experience consultancy with deep roots in data science and business performance, delivering holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth.
Aarhus, Denmark
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Senior Developer

Merkle, a dentsu company, is seeking a Senior Developer to join their Commerce practice in Aarhus. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead backend system development while working alongside experienced professionals. The position requires 5+ years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Java Spring applications. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and drive innovation within the team.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring strong architectural understanding and client-facing skills. You'll be working in a culture that emphasizes quality through practices such as automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and pair programming. The technology stack includes Java, TypeScript, and various cloud technologies (Azure/AWS), with opportunities to work with modern tools like Gradle and Terraform.

Merkle offers an attractive benefits package including health insurance, pension scheme, and various workplace perks such as breakfast and lunch at the office, flexible work arrangements, and regular social events. The company has a strong track record of employee retention, with many staying for 5-20 years, indicating a positive work culture and growth opportunities.

As part of dentsu, you'll be joining a global organization with over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries. The Danish office in Aarhus is part of a 300+ strong team across Denmark. The company emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. This role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and a supportive, dynamic work environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Developer

  • Lead the development of backend systems
  • Collaborate with Solution Architects, QA specialists, and project managers
  • Take ownership of technical direction within projects
  • Lead a team of developers by setting standards
  • Review code and mentor others
  • Help uphold and evolve development standards
  • Drive innovation within the team

Requirements For Senior Developer

Java
TypeScript
  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience
  • Extensive hands-on experience developing Java Spring based applications
  • Strong architectural understanding of scalable backend systems and integration patterns
  • Experience with automated testing practices and frameworks
  • Experience working directly with clients and stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient with cloud-based development on Azure or AWS
  • Knowledge about container deployment and Docker

Benefits For Senior Developer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Health insurance
  • Weekly Friday bars
  • Breakfast and lunch at office
  • Flexible work model with remote options
  • Unlimited coffee and tea
  • Wine tasting
  • Coffee club
  • Game nights
  • Grand parties and fun events

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