Applications Programmer (Salesforce Marketing Cloud)

Angarai

$90K — $120K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud development and administration
  • Strong technical expertise in AMPscript for dynamic content and SQL for data manipulation
  • Proven experience in designing multi-channel campaigns including email and SMS
  • Hands-on experience with MobileConnect for SMS campaigns and compliance management
  • Solid understanding of data management concepts, including modeling and audience segmentation
  • Experience integrating Marketing Cloud with external enterprise systems via APIs
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for sensitive data handling and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Configure, develop, and maintain Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions
  • Design end-to-end customer engagement journeys across email and SMS
  • Lead SMS enablement efforts, including compliance and keyword management
  • Manage data architecture within Marketing Cloud, utilizing SQL for segmentation
  • Build personalized, data-driven content using AMPscript
  • Perform audience segmentation using behavioral and demographic data
  • Integrate Marketing Cloud with external systems for data synchronization

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity for professional development and knowledge transfer
  • Engagement with the latest tools and technologies in marketing automation
  • Structured processes for security, privacy, and compliance
  • Supportive framework for project and change management
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Configure, develop, and maintain Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions across Email Studio, Journey Builder, Automation Studio, Content Builder, and MobileConnect (SMS)
  • Design and implement end-to-end customer engagement journeys, including triggered, scheduled, and event-driven communications across email and SMS channels
  • Lead SMS enablement efforts, including short code provisioning support, keyword setup, opt-in/opt-out workflows, and compliance with messaging regulations (e.g., consent management, TCPA guidelines)
  • Develop, optimize, and manage data architecture within Marketing Cloud, including data extensions, relational data models, and complex SQL queries for segmentation and targeting
  • Build dynamic, personalized, and data-driven content using AMPscript and Marketing Cloud scripting capabilities
  • Perform audience segmentation and campaign targeting using behavioral, demographic, and transactional data
  • Integrate Salesforce Marketing Cloud with external systems (e.g., CRM platforms, APIs, data sources) to support data synchronization and campaign execution
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to campaign execution, SMS delivery, automations, and data processes
  • Ensure all solutions comply with internal security, privacy, and data governance standards
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, developers, and analysts to gather requirements and deliver solutions
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, including solution design, data flows, and operational procedures
  • Support knowledge transfer and provide guidance to internal teams as needed
  • Follow established change management, release management, and project management processes


Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
  • Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud development and administration
  • Strong technical expertise in:
    • AMPscript for dynamic content and personalization
    • SQL for data extraction, transformation, and segmentation within Marketing Cloud
  • Proven experience designing and implementing multi-channel campaigns, including email and SMS
  • Hands-on experience with MobileConnect, including SMS campaign setup, keyword management, and consent/opt-in compliance processes
  • Solid understanding of data management concepts, including data modeling, segmentation strategies, and audience lifecycle management
  • Experience integrating Marketing Cloud with external systems such as Salesforce CRM or other enterprise platforms using APIs or connectors
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to handling sensitive data (e.g., PII, data privacy standards, messaging compliance)
  • Experience working in structured environments with defined processes for security, change control, and approvals
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
  • Knowledge of digital accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, Section 508) and their application in email and digital communications
Preferred Qualifications
  • Five (5) or more years of Salesforce Marketing Cloud experience
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developer and/or Consultant certification
  • Advanced experience with:
    • Journey Builder orchestration and automation strategies
    • Complex data models and large-scale audience segmentation
    • SMS compliance frameworks and short code provisioning processes
  • Experience supporting healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries
  • Strong experience integrating Marketing Cloud with Salesforce CRM and other enterprise systems
  • Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs and Marketing Cloud APIs
  • Experience with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies
  • Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

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