Merkle
SeniorDeveloper-Backend
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“Senior Developer - Backend at Merkle. Skills: .NET / C#, Microsoft SQL Server, Backend systems, Data integration. Lead technical decisions. Act as technical point of contact”
What You'll Achieve.
Power the experience economy; Crafting experiences that set brands apart; Drive team delivery; Drive growth; Connect meaningfully with audiences; Deliver personalized solutions; Deliver effective solutions; Drive innovation on a global scale; Reshape customer experience; Reshape business outcomes; Transforming the future
Industry & Context.
Problem-solver; Solve key technical challenges; Solve architectural challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
.NET / C#, .NET Web API, .NET Web Apps, .NET Core, Microsoft SQL Server stack, Advanced SQL querying, SSIS, SSRS, PowerShell, Atlassian Suite, Jira, Confluence, Debugging, Database performance optimization, Application security best practices, Scalable backend systems, APIs, Data integration pipelines, Agile environments, Scrum, SAFe
What You'll Do.
Lead technical decisions
Act as technical point of contact
Contribute across full SDLC
Ensure scalable backend solutions
Own complex feature delivery
Solve technical challenges
Enforce coding standards
Promote engineering practices
Run technical ceremonies
Manage project workflows
Identify technical Enablers
Execute Proof-of-Concepts
Monitor system health
Support automation scripts
Lead training sessions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Product Owners; Collaborate with Business Analysts; Collaborate with Architects; Collaborate with IT teams; Collaborate with external partners; Act as bridge between technical execution and client needs; Join a team that fosters innovation; Join a team that fosters collaboration; Join a team that fosters creative problem-solving; Work on impactful international projects; Make meaningful connections
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; Client-facing skills; Translate technical topics; Manage client expectations; Natural communicator
Process & Methodology
Project tracking, Workflow management, Technical planning
Full Job Description
**Job Description:** **We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.** At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we’re building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions, it’s all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed by dentsu's legacy of innovation and creativity originating in Japan, we’ve spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, and connect meaningfully with their audiences. We’ve been named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. **What You Will Do** · **Lead technical decisions** for new features, improvements, and architectural evolution, driving both team and client demands. · **Act as the primary technical point of contact** , balancing client-facing interactions with internal development guidance. · **Contribute across the full SDLC** : requirements, design, development, testing, documentation, and release, with a high degree of autonomy. · **Ensure scalable, secure, maintainable** , and high-quality backend solutions, optimized data flows, and robust reporting. · **Own complex feature delivery** and solve key technical and architectural challenges, especially within SQL Server and integration services. · **Conduct code reviews** , enforce coding standards, and promote best engineering practices. · **Run technical ceremonies** (Security & Quality gates, technical planning meetings) and manage project workflows. ·**Identify and execute technical Enablers** and Proof-of-Concepts to foster continuous innovation. · **Monitor system health** , analyze performance, and support non-functional testing and automation script
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