Principal Software Engineer, Marketing

Essential Functions

• Technical Strategy DevelopmentDevelop a comprehensive technical strategy that aligns with our marketing goals, ensuring seamless integration of various marketing technology platforms.Work alongside product managers and technical leads to define and maintain a technical roadmap that supports the evolution of our marketing technology stack.
• Marketing Technology IntegrationLead the technical integration efforts of CRM systems, marketing automation tools, digital analytics, loyalty platforms, paid media, and customer data platforms to form a cohesive marketing technology ecosystem.Ensure that the marketing technology stack is scalable, secure, and optimized for performance, delivering a seamless experience across all customer touchpoints.
• Technical Collaboration and Roadmap ExecutionPartner with Digital, Data Science, and Data Engineering teams to ensure that marketing technologies are not only integrated but also utilize the full potential of our data and technical infrastructure.Translate product roadmaps into executable projects, aligning with the overall strategic vision and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Cross-Functional Team LeadershipAct as a technical liaison between the marketing and technology departments, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and operational excellence.Drive the implementation of best practices in software development and data management within the marketing technology sphere.

Job Summary

As GO TO FOODS continues to grow its presence and innovate within the foodservice industry, the need for a sophisticated, integrated marketing technology framework becomes paramount. The Principal Engineer, Marketing Technologies is a role designed for a technical visionary who will architect and refine the foundation of our marketing technology initiatives. This individual will be the mastermind behind a unified marketing technology stack, enabling seamless omnichannel experiences that resonate with our customers and drive business outcomes.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing Technologies, the Principal Engineer MarketingTechnologies will wield a blend of technical expertise and strategic foresight to merge disparate marketing technologies into a cohesive, efficient, and effective ecosystem.

This ecosystem will serve as the digital backbone of our marketing operations, supporting brand strategies across our diverse portfolio and ensuring that technology investments are aligned with business objectives.

As a central figure in the marketing technology landscape, the Principal Engineer, Marketing Technologies will forge strong collaborative relationships with product managers, ensuring that every technology decision and integration is guided by a deep understanding of product vision and user needs. This role requires someone who can speak the language of both technology and marketing fluently, translating business requirements into technical specifications and vice versa.

The nature of the role is both tactical and strategic. On one hand, the Principal Engineer, Marketing Technologies will dive into the technical details, piecing together systems and solutions to build a robust marketing platform. On the other hand, he will step back to see the bigger picture, steering the technology roadmap and ensuring it aligns with our long-term vision. By bridging the gap between marketing ambitions and technological capabilities, the Principal Engineer, Marketing Technologies will be an agent of change, driving GO TO FOODS to the leading edge of customer engagement and marketing innovation.

In essence, the Principal Engineer, Marketing Technologies is the architect of our marketing technology future. He will not only anticipate the needs of a rapidly evolving digital landscape but also craft the tools and processes that will enable GO TO FOODS to thrive within it.

This is a role for a builder, a thinker, and a relentless innovator who is passionate about shaping the future of digital marketing in the foodservice industry.

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