Solutions Developer

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Introduction

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring for a Solutions Developer as part of Dentsu in Manchester.

Purpose of the Role

The Solutions Developer will contribute to various projects covering data prep, script, tool and dashboard development as an embedded expert in dentsu digital media teams. They will identify project opportunities from collaborating with other team members and clients, and discussing their common challenges, alongside helping to run client workshops. They will research and plan the best approaches, considering timelines, costs and ease of use. During execution, they will ensure proper documentation, smooth communication, effective error handling thorough code testing and correct use of tools like Google Cloud Platform and GitHub, with a focus on security. They will communicate confidently with stakeholders and share knowledge through presentations and case studies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively work with clients and other tam members to spot opportunities for projects – this could be anything from enhancing audience data with additional data points to writing an automation script to turn on media campaigns based on weather triggers
• Supporting in running workshops to understand the problems a team are facing that could be solved by automation
• Research the best way to build a solution considering timelines, cost, ease of use, etc.
• Confidently communicating ides to clients, teams, platform representatives, and any other stakeholders
• Facilitating smooth communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure project success
• Executing the build of a solution while ensuring:
• Executing the build of a solution while ensuring:
  -Adequate documentation is written
  -Communication is smooth between all necessary stakeholders
  -Errors are handled effectively
  -Code is thoroughly tested before handling over the tool
  -All relevant tools are used effectively and correctly

Qualifications + Skills

• Experience with any of the following: Python, JavaScript; Rest APIs; Google Cloud Platform (Big Query, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Scheduler or Cloud SQL)
• An understanding of overarching agile methodologies, git and version control best practices
• Any form of Performance Marketing Specialisms E.g. Paid Social; Paid Search; Organic Search or Programmatic (preferable)
• Believe in clean coding and simple solutions
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Great communication skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas

What we offer

• This is a permanent role.
• The team is based in our Manchester office but operates under flexible working arrangements. The team are currently in the office every Wednesday.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

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