Forward Deployed Engineer (Perm, USA, Remote + Travel)

Architect, Software Engineer (Adobe - AJO, AEP, RTCDP)

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world. THE ROLE DEPT® is seeking a highly analytical and technical Architect Software Engineer (Adobe - AJO, AEP, RTCDP) to join our forward-deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our platform-agnostic Data and Martech Crafts, this role is a hands-on architect seat. You will specialize in real-time streaming pipeline tuning, profile stitching optimization, database-to-platform ingestion modeling, and automated lifecycle program orchestration. You will step directly into complex enterprise environments to audit and optimize identity configurations, resolve database identity collisions, and re-design streaming pipeline rules to ensure high-accuracy profile matching. You will build, test, and stabilize broken multi-channel automated campaigns failing due to complex logical splits or delivery loops, restoring data trust and campaign performance. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Optimize Profile & Identity Stitching: Audit and optimize identity namespace configurations, resolve database collisions, and re-design pipeline rules to ensure high-accuracy profile matching. * Rationalize Data Ingestion: Optimize multi-system data schemas, refine bulk file-ingestion flows, and construct data-minimization scripts to prevent over-ingestion and lower compute load. * Design Federated Queries: Architect zero-copy/federated query strategies that allow marketing activation engines to reference enterprise warehouses without unnecessary data replication. * Remediate Broken Journeys: Re-build, test, and stabilize broken multi-channel automated campaigns failing due to complex logical splits, delivery loops, or synchronization gaps. * Enforce Safety & Suppression Rules: Build robust audience suppression rules, frequency capping mechanisms, and real-time trigger boundaries to protect the customer experience. * Configure Activation Connectors: Build out destination syncs across ad-networks, SMS gateways, and push notification nodes to ensure low-latency delivery. WHAT YOU BRING * Data & Campaign Architecture Mastery: 10+ years of software engineering or systems architecture experience focusing on data pipeline engineering, customer database modeling, or marketing automation. * Data Ingestion & Activation Fluency: Deep technical command of ETL pipelines, relational database schemas, real-time trigger mechanics, and destination connectors. * Required Adobe Experience: * Expert, hands-on configuration authority across Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), Real-Time Customer Data Platform (RT-CDP), and Adobe Journey Optimizer (AJO). * Direct development experience utilizing AEP Federated Audience Composition (FAC) or zero-copy strategies with enterprise warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery). * Extensive experience configuring schemas, segmentations, and automated campaigns within Marketo Engage and Adobe Campaign (v7/v8). * SME Collaboration: Ability to collaborate closely with analytics engineers to validate campaign-link attribution and tracking. Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED  WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package: * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k plan, plus matching * PTO * Paid Company Holidays * Parental Leave WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:  DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.  DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.  DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.  Learn more about DEPT® Learn more about DEPT® diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. US Remote Range $138,000—$183,000 USD

Principal, Data Analytics (Adobe - AA/CJA/WebSDK)

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world. THE ROLE DEPT® is seeking a Senior Analytics & Identity Engineer to join our forward-deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our platform-agnostic Analytics Craft, this role is a hands-on technical seat focused on Analytics Craft excellence. You will specialize in web/app telemetry tracking instrumentation, tag container cleanup, and analytics validation reporting. You will step directly into complex client environments to audit and clean up double-tracked Web implementations, decommission legacy tracking tags, and configure clean client-side data collection containers. You will build real-time analytics verification procedures to identify and resolve metric differences between frontend trackers and enterprise data lakes, securing end-to-end data trust. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Optimize Telemetry & SDKs: Audit and clean up double-tracked SDK implementations, decommission legacy tracking tags, and configure clean client-side data collection containers. * Configure Event Forwarding: Configure robust server-side event forwarding mechanisms to securely route web/app behavioral telemetry into downstream customer profile platforms. * Remediate Data Discrepancies: Build real-time analytics verification procedures to identify and resolve metric differences between frontend trackers and enterprise data lakes. * Clean Up Tag Containers: Re-architect and simplify complex, bloated tag containers to improve page performance and loading latency. * Support Attribution Validation: Work hand-in-hand with web architects to optimize edge-based tagging, and journey architects to validate campaign-link attribution. WHAT YOU BRING * Telemetry & Analytics Engineering: 6+ years of software engineering experience focusing on web/app analytics instrumentation, tag management systems, or customer telemetry tracking. * Tag & Data Layer Mastery: Deep technical command of client-side data layer design, custom JavaScript tag rules, browser debugging utilities, and server-side event routing. * Required Adobe Experience: * Expert, hands-on configuration mastery across Adobe Experience Platform Web SDK and Mobile SDK (AEP WebSDK / Mobile SDK). * Direct development experience utilizing Adobe Launch (Experience Platform Data Collection), configuring extensions, rules, and server-side Event Forwarding. * Proven experience debugging data discrepancies and tracking errors using Adobe Analytics and Adobe Customer Journey Analytics (CJA). * Collaboration Skills: Ability to coordinate with frontend engineers on edge-based tag optimization and campaign attribution. Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED  WHAT DO WE OFFER? * We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package: * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k plan, plus matching * PTO * Paid Company Holidays * Parental Leave WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:  DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.  DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.  DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.  Learn more about DEPT® Learn more about DEPT® diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. US Remote Range $96,200—$148,000 USD

Architect, Software Engineering (Adobe - AEM/WorkFront)

DEPT

WHY DEPT®? We are pioneers at heart. What this means is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning that with people across 20+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. THE ROLE DEPT® is seeking a highly technical, consultative, and hands-on Architect, Software Engineering (Adobe - AEM/WorkFront) to join our forward-deployed architecture squad in North America. Mapped back to our platform-agnostic Web Craft, this role is a specialized engineering seat focused on Web Craft excellence. You will step directly into complex client environments to execute deep-dive frontend code audits, optimize rendering speeds, and resolve complex web and asset architecture blockages. This is a hands-on technical execution role. You will work in tight sprint windows to remediate technical debt, configure permissions pathways, and execute migration tasks from legacy architectures to modern cloud-native content environments, restoring customer confidence and establishing technical stability. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Perform Code & Performance Audits: Execute deep frontend code reviews and implement targeted speed optimizations (e.g., page-load speeds, edge routing configurations, script minimization). * Deliver Cloud Migrations: Lead hands-on technical migration tasks to transition legacy, on-prem, or managed web environments to modern cloud-native CMS architectures. * Remediate Asset Workflows: Reconfigure asset taxonomies, permissions, metadata schemas, and Single Sign-On (SSO) paths to unblock creative workflows. * Implement Decoupled Interfaces: Build and optimize modern headless or decoupled web frontends, ensuring highly performant rendering. * Support Technical Handoffs: Document code fixes, establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for client development teams, and transition stabilized assets cleanly. WHAT YOU BRING * Frontend Engineering Mastery: 10+ years of software engineering experience focusing on frontend performance, modern CSS/JS frameworks (React, Next.js), and headless web development. * Web Architecture Excellence: Deep technical understanding of CDN edge routing, web caching layers, Single Sign-On (SSO) configurations, and taxonomy models. * Required Adobe Experience: * Hands-on engineering expertise across Adobe Experience Manager (AEM Sites and AEM Assets), including AEM Cloud Service and legacy on-prem/managed versions. * Direct development experience deploying and tuning AEM Edge Delivery Services (EDS) for high-speed page performance. * Proven experience utilizing AEM Assets (DAM), configuring asset search facets, and managing creative workflows across Creative Cloud for Enterprise and Adobe Express. * Experience architecting and integrating commerce capabilities such as products, payment and fulfillment leveraging Adobe Commerce and similar platforms. * Consultative Mindset: Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work directly with client development teams and explain technical fixes clearly. Work Environment: Remote position - TRAVEL EXPECTED  WHAT DO WE OFFER We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package: * Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage * 401k plan, plus matching * PTO * Paid Company Holidays * Parental Leave WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:  DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s identity, background, beliefs, lifestyle or disabilities. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.  DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.  We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.  DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Coach, eBay, and OpenAI. Learn more about DEPT®   DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.  We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here. #LI-Remote The anticipated salary range for this position is listed below. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we’re flexible. US Remote Range $138,400—$170,000 USD