A Solution Developer integrates Acxiom and third-party software to create solutions to business problems defined by specific business requirements. In this position, you will be assigned to a specific account team that includes a Sr. Developer, to draw upon technical and IT knowledge to tackle complex marketing and data warehousing enhancements on very large volumes of data. You will help gather Client requirements, assist with design, coding, detailed design documentation and system testing. You will also collaborate with other team members to improve application/database performance and establish standard methodologies, while providing support to the client team for questions, analysis, and research needs.

Uniquely, in addition to traditional developer tasks, this position will also work closely with the account's Sr. Solution Architect to design and create specifications required to implement change (standard process changes, process improvements, and client-initiated change requests.)

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Understands business requirements to build, enhance, or integrate programs and processes for a specific Acxiom Client solution / application. Interprets high level application design and functional specifications to write application code. Advises on the best application approach.
• Effectively identifies, troubleshoots, and resolves complex technical/coding issues.
• Leads internal code review sessions, providing code assessment.
• Responds to client/stakeholder problems in a timely manner, prioritizing multiple issue response based on the severity of the case.
• Modifies databases according to requests and perform tests
• Using relevant software languages, develops/executes unit test cases and tests software applications that fulfill functional specifications. Documents and interpret test results and correct application coding errors.
• Balances multiple small projects and works on larger projects with guidance from more experienced team members to meet due dates and deadlines.
• Recognizes and communicates areas for innovation and/or improvement.
• Help provide technical expertise to the account team and consultative support to the client.
• Have fun! Brainstorm and be vocal about your ideas! Win as a team!

DO YOU HAVE?

• Bachelor's degree in related technical field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years' related experience
• Demonstrable proficiency in:
  • SQL (preferably Oracle PLSQL), PERL, Linux/Unix Commands such as File Management and CronJobs, etc.
  • Source code management tools (preferably GIT)
  • Realtime solution experience (preferably postman or swagger)
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to communicate ideas clearly and present effectively to members of the development or project.
• Multi-tasking capability and flexibility in a fast-past environment

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART:

• Interest in, or experience with, Architect-specific tasks/projects (technical leadership, creating design specifications, etc.)
• 3+ years' experience w/database marketing, direct marketing, or interactive marketing environments
• Core Acxiom product knowledge (ASC, FUSE, MDE/UDL, ODS)
• Previous UDL Solution Developer experience
• Aptitude for debugging problems in complex, unfamiliar code
• Experience in data lakes, warehouses, modeling, ETL, and big data platforms
• Experience with JAVA and SAS
• Experience working in controlled development, testing and production environments
• Expertise in data lakes, warehouses, modeling, ETL, and big data platforms
• Familiarity with general security concepts (authentication, authorization, encryption, digital signatures)
• Ability to solve database performance issues and ensure all database programs meet performance requirements. #GD17

We believe in building an awesome workplace where associates feel engaged and valued and want to come to work every day. It's important to Acxiom and our teams that we invest in our culture and promote a healthy work-life balance.

As a part of our team, you will join a dedicated account with a fast-moving, dynamic, "get stuff done" culture where we prioritize progress over perfection and empower our people to do their jobs. You will always be guided to do what's right, legally, and morally, for our customers. At Acxiom, we believe in exceptionalism. We don't aspire to be mediocre, good, nor even phenomenal - we intend to be the absolute best in everything we do.

PRIMARY LOCATION CITY/STATE:

Homebased - Conway, Arkansas

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

Acxiom is a customer intelligence company that provides data-driven solutions to enable the world’s best marketers to better understand their customers to create better experiences and business growth. A leader in customer data management, identity, and the ethical use of data for more than 50 years, Acxiom now helps thousands of clients and partners around the globe work together to create millions of better customer experiences, every day.