Junior Software Developer jobs in United Kingdom

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Role: SDE II

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Welwyn Garden City (2-3 Days in Office)

Rate: 700 inside umbrella

Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level? Our client is seeking a talented Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) to join their dynamic team! If you're passionate about enhancing customer experiences through innovative technology, this is the opportunity for you!

As an SDE II, you will be at the forefront of technical configuration and optimization for Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO). This pivotal role supports marketing, product, and IT teams in designing, testing, and maintaining customer journeys while ensuring platform stability and performance. Note that campaign setup and management are handled by our dedicated Marketing Production and Targeting teams.

• Platform Administration & Configuration: Administer and configure AEP and AJO environments, including schemas, identities, and namespaces.
• Collaborate with the targeting team to set up journey entry conditions based on events and external triggers.
• Data & Identity Management: Work closely with data engineers to align XDM schemas and enrich profiles.
• Ensure seamless ingestion and stitching of identity data for a unified customer view.
• Monitor data flows and troubleshoot ingestion issues via APIs, SDKs, and connectors.
• Integration & Activation: Manage integration between AEP/AJO, Adobe RTCDP, Offer Decisioning, and Analytics.
• Handle webhook endpoints and real-time triggers for external system interactions.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Utilize journey testing and monitoring tools to maintain quality and performance.
• Conduct audits and collaborate with the targeting team to implement improvements for campaign efficiency.
• Keep comprehensive platform documentation and change logs.

• Extensive hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Platform and Adobe Journey Optimizer.
• Strong understanding of marketing automation and customer journey orchestration.
• Proficiency in data modelling, XDM schemas, and identity resolution.
• Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and data formats like Parquet.
• Familiarity with Adobe Experience Cloud tools (Target, Analytics, Campaign).
• Scripting experience in JavaScript, Python, or Node.js is a plus.
• Experience with CDP platforms (e.g., Segment, Tealium, ActionIQ) is beneficial.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Adobe certifications in AEP or AJO are highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functional with marketing, IT, and data teams.
• Proactive problem-solver with a passion for digital experience optimization.

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