Automation Developer

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency is seeking an Automation Developer to design and build tools that optimize ad campaign deployment. The role offers the chance to innovate with various platforms, collaborating within teams to enhance digital marketing workflows. Ideal candidates will be skilled in cloud environments and possess a solid foundation in technical problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience deploying and scaling applications in cloud environments.
• Understanding of digital marketing principles and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building tools to automate ad campaigns across platforms.
• Collaborating with digital marketing teams to improve workflows.
• Creating user interfaces and ensuring integration with advertising platform APIs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

git

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Job Title: Automation Developer (Digital Marketing Tooling)

Seniority: Mid

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full time

About us:

The Media Image is an independent, global, and agile full-funnel digital marketing agency. We serve clients across various sectors including e-commerce, financial, iGaming, skincare, beauty, and online grocery in the US, UK, and EMEA regions. We value Unity, Proactive Partnerships, Inclusive Collaboration, Data-Driven Excellence, and Supporting Authenticity. We aim to be market disruptors, providing top results with a unique approach.

About the Role:

This role involves designing and building innovative tools to automate ad campaign deployment across platforms like Google, Facebook, and TikTok. Responsibilities include developing systems for campaign planning, budget optimization, performance forecasting, automated monitoring, alerting systems, creating user interfaces, and ensuring integration with advertising platform APIs. You will collaborate with digital marketing teams to improve workflows and provide technical support, iterating on tools based on user feedback for scalability and efficiency.

Role Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
• 1-3 years experience in a similar role
• Proficiency with third-party APIs, especially ad platform APIs
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and SQL familiarity
• Understanding of digital marketing principles and KPIs
• Experience with version control systems like git
• Ability to build user-friendly interfaces for complex workflows
• Independent work ethic, prioritization skills, and high-quality deliverables
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and explaining technical concepts
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and self-motivation
• Experience deploying and scaling applications in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Experience with automated testing suites
• Ability to create technical documentation and conduct training
• Knowledge of data security, especially with third-party APIs

About you:

• Thrives in a dynamic, remote environment
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proactive and takes initiative
• Problem-solving mindset
• Willing to learn and adapt
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal