Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation or Sick Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer to support one of their largest brands. You will own data pipelines, journey automation, and API development within a marketing technology team.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in Marketing Cloud development, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. This is a contract-to-hire role based in Chicago-area markets with remote work options.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Marketing Cloud development experience.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and workflow processes.
• Confident personality with a bit of "sass" and presence.
• Self-starter who does not require highly structured direction.
• Able to pivot quickly between projects and priorities.
• Experience working with AI tools, particularly Claude or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop Salesforce Marketing Cloud data pipelines and integration points.
• Create and optimize journey automations and API integrations.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
• Serve as primary Salesforce Marketing Cloud developer for the brand, powering marketing automation.

Skills

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Automation Studio

Ampscript

SSJS

SQL

Job description

This is a contract to hire engagement

Must be able to go W2 directly with client

Must be able to work EST/CST core hours Monday-Friday

Description

Our client is seeking a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer with deep experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud to serve as the primary developer supporting on of their largest brands. This is a highly visible role within a tight-knit marketing technology team responsible for powering customer engagement across a contact database of more than 15 million records.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, can pivot quickly as business priorities evolve, and enjoys solving complex integration and marketing automation challenges. You'll be the go-to Marketing Cloud developer for the brand, supporting everything from data pipelines and journey automation to API development and platform optimization. We're looking for someone who can partner with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translate business needs into scalable solutions, and help elevate Marketing Cloud as the central intelligence hub of our marketing ecosystem.

Skills

salesforce marketing cloud, automation studio, Ampscript, SSJS, sql

Top Skills Details

salesforce marketing cloud,automation studio,Ampscript,SSJS,sql

Additional Skills & Qualifications

4+ years of Marketing Cloud development experience.

Ability to thrive in ambiguity and changing priorities.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Comfortable navigating organizational dynamics and workflow processes.

Confident personality with a bit of "sass" and presence.

Self-starter who does not require highly structured direction.

Able to pivot quickly between projects and priorities.

Experience working with AI tools, particularly Claude or similar tools

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $82.50 - $82.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.