The purpose of this role is to create solution architectures for systems and platforms ensuring all relevant options are explored for time, cost and compliance to the company’s standards, policies and practices whilst meeting the business’ requirements. The role will oversee the work of other architects and delivery of the solution for clients both internal and external, shepherding it through the relevant governance.

Company Description

We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

About Merkle

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.

Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. For more information, visit www.merkle.com.

Job description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Magnolia Architect with expertise in Magnolia CMS to join our team. As a Magnolia Software Architect, you will work as the overall architect, technical lead and play a key role in designing, developing, and integrating innovative software solutions using Magnolia CMS. Your extensive knowledge of Java programming, along with your experience in system integration, will be critical in ensuring the success of our projects. Your range of tasks covers the entire software development process – from analysis through execution. Your customers are large B2B & B2C companies or organizations with strong web affinity. 

Responsibilities: 

• Designs and implements Magnolia solutions; 
• Leading projects as techlead; 
• Takes responsibility for the technical architecture; 
• Performs role of subject matter expert for Magnolia DXP; 
• Quickly learns and designs integrations with various marketing technologies; 
• Communicates both to non-technical clients and technical development teams; 
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and approaches; 
• Experience in following Agile development practices; 
• Ability to get things done without being micromanaged; 
• Technical proficiency to accurately document code; 
• Require minimal supervision and provide oversight for assigned projects; 
• Prepare proposals and time estimates for future work;
• Schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications. 

Qualifications: 

• University or College Degree in Computer Science or business information systems;
• 5+ years of experience with CMS systems such as Magnolia or AEM; 
• 5+ years experience with creating custom Magnolia components and templates is a big plus; 
• 5+ years experience maintaining and administering Magnolia;
• Delivery of at least three Magnolia projects as an architect;
• 7+ years of experience in software development;   
• 7+ years experience with Java; 
• 7+ years experience with HTTP and REST API usage; 
• Good knowledge of Java as well as experience with standard software frameworks (Spring and Blossom) ;
• Knowledge in the areas of SQL and current web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML or AJAX;
• Advanced knowledge and experience with integrations to backend systems; 
• Experience utilizing common CI/CD toolchains, e.g. Git, Jira and Confluence; 
• Very good knowledge of current web technologies (Java/JEE) and/or experience with software frameworks (e.g. Spring); 
• Knowledge of WebServices (REST and/or SOAP); 
• Familiar with Maven/Gradle and Kubernetes / Helm; 
• Experience in development environments such as Eclipse or IntelliJ;   
• Ability to produce accurate development estimates based on high-level business and/or technical requirements;   
• Advanced architecture design and diagramming;  
• Advanced code design and execution skills;
• Advanced Interpersonal skills and ability to work/learn as part of a team; 
• Advanced Knowledge of ticket-based tracking system; 
• Advanced organizational, time management, and prioritization skills; 
• Advanced Troubleshooting and configuration skills;
• Advanced skill in providing confident and polite customer service;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills English and German;

Additional information:

We work with motivated people, who support and enrich each other. We live the possibilities of the digital world through home office, meaning you can work anywhere (within Switzerland) with flexible (annual) working hours. We also value face-to-face exchanges - coffee or tea, biscuits or fruit are all welcomed on board and shared throughout our offices.

If you ever feel the need to take a break from the digital world, we love to get hands-on together and use pens, paper, and whiteboards for brainstorming sessions. Need to clear your head? Hit the foosball table, PlayStation, massage bench or yoga mat. For networking and (brain) food, we offer regular exchange formats, like meetings, tech labs and more. Not enough? We are full believers in education and support training, whether it be internally or externally. We support you.

These are some of the things we offer:

• 40-hour week & overtime compensation
• Independent home office management
• Flexible working hours model (flextime)
• Additional days-off on top of holidays (wellness days, volunteer days)
• State-of-the-art, creative office space with ergonomically equipped workstations
• Wide range of further education and development opportunities through our in-house Academy
• Various discounts e.g. for lunch options

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/worldview, disability, age, as well as sexual orientation and identity.

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