Backend Developer

Description

Back End Developer (Braze CRM Experience)

Anywhere in UK

Remote

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust Back End services and microservices to support CRM functionality and campaign logic, using languages such as Java, Python, or Golang.

Ensure services are modular, testable and scalable to meet evolving campaign and integration needs

Develop and maintain integrations between Braze and internal platforms

Support the build and optimisation of campaign templates (Emails, IAM, Push, Content Cards, WhatsApp) which use tools like JSON, Liquid, Handlebars, MJML

Collaborate with product and marketing stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions

Own medium-sized technical problems and deliver working, well-documented solutions

Contribute to code reviews, release cycles and team ceremonies

Document services, features and decisions to support long-term maintainability

Diagnose and resolve performance issues across CRM campaigns and related Back End services

Support QA and deployment processes to ensure defect-free CRM experiences

Qualifications

Ideally 4+ years of Back End development experience

Strong development skills in coding languages eg Java, Python, etc (essential)

Experience in coding Golang (preferred, but not essential)

2+ years of hands-on experience with Braze CRM, including:

Building and managing Braze campaigns (Email, Push, IAM, Content Cards, WhatsApp)

Working with Braze Canvas and Liquid or similar templating engines

Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and microservices

Experience with templating languages (Hendlebars.js, MJML, Liquid, etc.)

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript for CRM asset customisation

Comfortable working with JSON data models

Familiarity with GIT and continuous integration/deployment workflows

Working knowledge of non-functional requirements (performance, accessibility, security)

Braze Developer Certification preferred.

English at C1 level

Soft skills:

Communicates clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences

Seeks timely feedback and guidance while demonstrating independent problem-solving

Provides actionable feedback to peers and participates actively in code reviews

Documents features and services with clarity and consistency

Demonstrates steady delivery and progress on assigned tasks

Experience collaborating with designers, project manager and other stakeholders to deliver technical solutions that meet business objectives.

Bonus:

Experience working an agency setting or working with external clients.

Basic knowledge of SQL for data manipulation and retrieval.

Braze Certifications (Braze Practitioner, Braze Marketeer, Braze Strategist, Braze Technical Architect)

Exposure to campaign design principles or UX/design awareness

Skills

• Java
• Backend
• Python
• Braze
• Consultancy
• Go
• Golang

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: London, UK

Job Type: Permanent

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