Lead Technical Architect

Company Description

Merkle is a leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company. For over 30 years, Fortune 1,000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with us to build and maximize the value of their customer portfolios. With more than 9,600 smart, dedicated people in more than 50 offices around the world, we are still growing at a rate that outpaces the market, with 2019 net revenue of $1.1 billion.

Job Description

The Drupal Lead Solutions Architect will be the champion for the Drupal practice. You will be responsible for supporting new business proposals as well as taking Drupal 10, Acquia Site Factory and Acquia Site Studio projects through the entire life cycle. You will work as the technical lead and will be directly involved in the design, development, and testing of multiple Drupal sites. This position will also document and support the sites and extensions throughout the production life cycle, will include both working with project teams in an Agile environment and self-directed activities and require independent analysis, communication, and problem solving.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare proposals and provide estimates for future work
• Perform role of subject matter expert for Drupal
• Assign and oversee the daily tasks for a team of developers
• Mentor developers both onshore/nearshore/offshore in design and coding best practices in individual and group settings
• Schedule work to meet completion dates and technical specifications
• Require minimal supervision and provide oversight for assigned projects
• Provide both internal and external thought leadership on Drupal capabilities and go to markets

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related IT field; advanced degree preferred

Experience:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience building sites using Drupal CMS and PHP/Drupal module development
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing digital technology solutions using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience implementing templated multi-site deployments utilizing Acquia Site Factory and Acquia Site Studio
• Experienced in project scoping, cost estimation, and delivering technical presentations to potential clients.
• Skilled in interpreting business objectives and formulating strategic technical plans and roadmaps.
• Proven expertise in leadership and interpersonal communication.
• Experience directly leading Drupal development teams preferable.

Additional Information

The anticipated salary range for this position is $113,000 - $182,850. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills and other factors permitted by law. A range of medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available. For more information regarding dentsu benefits, please visit dentsubenefitsplus.com

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Employees from diverse or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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Dentsu (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee of the Company, on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact your recruiter if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process or to request or discuss an accommodation in connection with a job at the Company to which you are applying.