Job Description:
Are you passionate about building data-driven customer experiences using Adobe Experience Platform? Then we’re looking for you! We’re looking for a Senior Developer – AEP to join our team and help shape the future of real-time, personalized marketing.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions on Adobe Experience Platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring customer data to life across channels. You’ll work at the intersection of data engineering, marketing technology, and customer experience—delivering impactful solutions for leading brands.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement robust data pipelines and schemas within Adobe Experience Platform (AEP).
Integrate AEP with Real-Time CDP, Adobe Journey Optimizer, Adobe Target, and other Adobe Experience Cloud tools.
Develop and manage XDM schemas, datasets, identities, and data ingestion workflows.
Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and marketers to ensure data quality and readiness for activation.
Build and maintain APIs and event-based triggers to support real-time personalization and journey orchestration.
Optimize platform performance and data flows through testing, monitoring, and analytics.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers and marketing technologists.
Stay current with Adobe product updates, data privacy regulations, and CXM best practices.
Skills and Experience
2+ years of hands-on experience with Adobe Experience Platform and Real-Time CDP.
Strong understanding of XDM, identity resolution, segmentation, and data governance.
Proficiency in JavaScript, JSON, REST APIs, and Adobe Launch.
Experience with Adobe Journey Optimizer, Adobe Target, and Adobe Analytics is a plus.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Git.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
Adobe Certified Expert – Adobe Experience Platform or Real-Time CDP.
Experience in a CXM agency or consulting environment.
What We Offer
A dynamic, international work environment with colleagues from around the globe.
A challenging position at a successful company in a growing market.
A fun and inclusive culture—think foosball, table tennis, themed events, and team parties.
3 extra days off (yes, at Merkle we take your well-being very seriously) - in addition to 25 annual vacation days, there are 3 Well-being Days.
2 Social Impact Days - you can volunteer for a charity of your choice.
Extensive learning and development opportunities, including a wide range of personal and online training.
A hybrid work model, with 2-3 days in the office and the rest working from home.
A competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.
Where You’ll Work
You’ll join a talented, diverse team of professionals in our Amsterdam or Rotterdam office. We’re a group of curious problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and making the impossible possible. At Merkle, we value initiative, celebrate individuality, and never forget to have fun along the way.
About Merkle
Merkle is a leading data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, delivering personalized experiences across platforms and devices for top global brands. With deep expertise in data, technology, and analytics, Merkle helps clients unlock powerful consumer insights and drive hyper-personalized marketing strategies. As part of the dentsu network, Merkle operates in 145 markets with over 65,000 employees worldwide. In the Netherlands, our 150+ experts work with clients like Albert Heijn, Vattenfall, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo. We’re proud partners of Google, Adobe, Salesforce, and Selligent.
Company Description
Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, we've put people at the heart of digital business transformation. As the world's only integrated experience consultancy with deep roots in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty.
Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.
With more than 16,000 employees globally, Merkle operates across 30+ countries in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. In Denmark, we have over 300 talented colleagues working from offices in Copenhagen and Aarhus.
For more information, visit www.merkle.com.
Inclusion and Diversity:
At Merkle we believe in the power of diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Contact:
We look forward to receiving your application for any questions, please contact the TA in charge of this role: David Ryall, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA, NE by email at: [email protected] EMEA, NE. #LI-MERKLE #LI-Onsite #LI-DR2
Location:
RotterdamBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)Top Skills
What We Do
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next
