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Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

A global marketing and advertising company with over 120 years of history, focusing on innovation and people-based marketing solutions.
Chicago, IL, USANew York, NY, USADetroit, MI, USA
$113,000 - $182,850
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Marketing

Description For Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

Dentsu, a global marketing powerhouse with over 120 years of innovation history, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Backend) to join their Merkle division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge marketing technology solutions while being part of a company that values sustainability and forward-thinking approaches.

The position involves leading backend development efforts for people-based marketing solutions, working with modern cloud and data technologies. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise-grade server solutions, while providing technical guidance to the team. The role reports directly to the VP of Engineering and offers the flexibility of remote work.

What makes this role particularly interesting is the blend of marketing technology and advanced backend engineering. You'll be working on innovative projects, including Snowflake native apps, and will have the opportunity to influence technical decisions and development processes. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $113,000 to $182,850, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching.

Dentsu provides an inclusive work environment where innovation is celebrated and sustainability is a key focus. The company's commitment to being a force for good, combined with its global reach and impressive client portfolio, makes this an excellent opportunity for a senior backend engineer looking to make a significant impact in the marketing technology space.

The ideal candidate will bring strong Python expertise, extensive backend development experience, and a solid understanding of cloud technologies and database systems. You'll be working in an Agile environment, collaborating with passionate engineers, and helping shape the future of marketing technology solutions.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

  • Design, implement, and deploy enterprise-grade server-based solutions using cloud-based technologies
  • Follow Agile methodologies to release iterative feature sets
  • Research and introduce new solutions and technologies
  • Coordinate with other teams as part of a larger data-sharing system
  • Employ software development best practices including automated testing and CI/CD
  • Translate requirements and develop technical specifications
  • Work on upcoming projects around Snowflake native apps

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

Python
  • 5+ years of experience designing and building server-side software solutions using Python
  • 5+ years of working knowledge of backend software engineering
  • Experience with digital marketing products and services-based platforms
  • Experience with cloud-based technologies (AWS, GCP or Azure)
  • Database fundamentals including SQL, relational and non-relational data models
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent experience

Benefits For Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off

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