The purpose of this role is to provide technical guidance and suggest improvements in development processes. Develop required software features, achieving timely delivery in compliance with the performance and quality standards of the company.

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 Software Engineer with expertise in Magnolia CMS to join our team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will 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: 

• Ready to lead the development and customization of Magnolia CMS-based solutions and taking responsibility for complex technical tasks;
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams;
• Expertise in software architecture and technical design;
• Integrate Magnolia CMS with different systems and third-party applications;
• Develop custom Magnolia CMS modules, templates, workflows and extensions to meet specific project requirements;
• Ensure the performance, security, and scalability of the software applications by conducting thorough testing, debugging, and optimization;
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Magnolia CMS implementation, system integration, and performance;
• Knowledge in the areas of web services (REST and/or SOAP). 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will also be considered;
• Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer with expertise in developing and customizing Magnolia CMS-based solutions;
• Excellent Java programming skills, with a deep understanding of Java frameworks and libraries;
• Strong experience in system integration, working with APIs, web services, and enterprise application integration technologies;
• Proficient in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance software applications using Magnolia CMS and Java technologies;
• Experience with other CMS platforms and familiarity with headless CMS architecture is a plus;
• Strong understanding of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex technical issues;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment;
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions on time;
• Strong personal initiative and willingness to learn and lead;
• Very good English & German skills.

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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