Hybrid Drupal / Acquia Architect at DentsuAegis

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We Dream. We Do. We Deliver.

At Merkle, a dentsu company, we power the experience economy. Whether we’re building the next great app, running CRM at scale for global brands, delivering technology architectures that support millions of users, or providing world-class data, identity, and insights solutions, it’s all in the name of crafting experiences that set brands apart from the competition. Backed by dentsu's legacy of innovation and creativity originating in Japan, we’ve spent over 35 years helping brands build loyalty, drive growth, and connect meaningfully with their audiences.

We’ve been named a global “Leader” by top industry analyst firms in categories as wide-ranging as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management.

Job description

The focus of your activities as a DXP Architect will be the oversight of the development of complex web applications and platforms enabling great user experiences and multi-channel strategies based on Drupal and the Acquia DXP.

Join our interdisciplinary team of designers, consultants and software engineers, who are looking forward to welcoming established and innovative colleagues. Your range of tasks covers the entire software development process from analysis through execution. Your customers are large B2B & B2C companies or organizations with strong web-affinity. As an experienced Architect, you like to mentor younger team members and are willing to share your knowledge internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Drupal CMS and the Acquia Digital Experience Platform (DXP)
• Experience with Acquia products such as Site Factory, Site Studio, Acquia Cloud Platform, Acquia DAM and Acquia CDP
• Familiarity with Acquia’s hosting, CI/CD pipelines, and development workflows
• Understanding of Acquia’s best practices for performance, security, and scalability
• Experience with headless or decoupled Drupal architectures
• Strong knowledge of current web technologies and experience with standard software frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Drupal core and contributed modules, custom module development, and theming
• Expertise in software architecture and technical design for scalable, secure, and maintainable Drupal solutions
• Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MariaDB), RESTful APIs, GraphQL, HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and AJAX
• Experience with development environments and tools such as Docker, Git, and IDEs like VS Code or PHPStorm
• Ability to drive architectural decisions, evaluate technologies, and lead proof of concepts (PoCs) for client use cases, translating complex business requirements into scalable Drupal and Acquia solutions
• Strong personal initiative and a passion for continuous learning
• Ability to provide technical leadership to development teams, including code reviews, mentorship, and guidance on best practices for Drupal development
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to navigate complex discussions and collaborate across diverse teams
• University or college degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Very good English skills 

Why choose Merkle?

Innovation at Our Core: As part of dentsu’s global network, Merkle pushes the boundaries of customer experience, integrating creativity, technology, and data to drive real-world impact. For over 35 years, we’ve been innovating to meet the changing needs of our clients.

Global Reach with Local Expertise: With over 16,000 employees across 30+ countries, and part of a 70,000 employees network at dentsu, Merkle blends global insights with a deep understanding of local markets to deliver personalized, effective solutions.

Collaborative Culture: At Merkle, your ideas and contributions truly matter. You’ll join a team that fosters innovation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. Together, we work on impactful international projects, making meaningful connections every step of the way.

What’s in It for You?

Global Perspective: As part of a dentsu company, collaborate with over 70,000 talented colleagues across 145 countries to drive innovation on a global scale.

Flexibility & Balance: Enjoy hybrid work models, adaptable hours, and home office options.

Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We celebrate diversity and foster a respectful workplace where every team member’s unique perspective is valued, and everyone is welcome.

Well-balanced reward package: We offer competitive salaries, volunteer days, wellness days, modern offices, and a multi-cultural environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Innovation-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that are reshaping industries and driving transformation with next-generation technologies and strategies.

Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of an organization that fosters sustainable growth for brands, people, and society—where every contribution makes a meaningful impact.

Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills through training, mentorship, and data-driven projects that reshape customer experience and business outcomes. Explore opportunities in the whole dentsu network to expand your reach.

*many more attractive benefits are waiting for you, for more details regarding additional benefits, please ask your recruiter

Ready to join the team? Shape your unique career and reach your full potential. Apply now and join us in transforming the future together.

*At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision: "To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society."

We cherish the unique talents and perspectives of all individuals, welcoming applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, nationality, religion, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental ability. By embracing diverse perspectives, we create meaningful change and sustainable growth for our people, clients, and society. Our hiring decisions are guided by qualifications and role-specific requirements, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

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