Associate Solution Developer

Acxiom • Conway, AR

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About The Position

The Associate Solution Developer works with Acxiom and third-party software to create solutions for business problems defined by specific business requirements. The role applies developing technical and data-processing knowledge to marketing and data-warehousing problems for client solutions. Work may include configuring or tuning software, automating processes that connect components, developing custom application code, or collaborating on extensions to existing Acxiom software. The developer may also provide new development, maintenance, support, and optimization for solutions used by supported account teams.

The position handles assignments of varying complexity, including multiple small projects and work on larger projects with experienced developers. It may involve owning an independent segment or augmenting a team. The role has no direct reports, but may include mentoring less-experienced associates. The position is based in Conway, Arkansas. Acxiom describes the team as fast-paced and client-facing, with an emphasis on ownership, collaboration, integrity, progress, associate growth, and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with little to no related experience, an advanced degree without experience, or equivalent work experience.
• A four-year college degree in a relevant field of study or relevant work experience.
• Syntax knowledge in at least three relevant software development languages.
• Knowledge of one or more listed languages or technologies: Java, VB .NET, C#, ASP.NET, SQL/PL-SQL, C/C++, Datastage, Ab Initio, Perl, shell scripting, XML, HTML, PHP/MySQL, AWK/SED, or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of relational database principles and Oracle or another DBMS.
• Ability to apply industry standards and best practices in solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate ideas clearly and effectively to other development-team members.
• For U.S. applicants, work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States with Acxiom.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to operating systems through previous jobs or school.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix commands and Linux/Unix file management.

Responsibilities

• Understand requirements and use them to build, enhance, or integrate programs and processes for Acxiom client solutions and/or applications.
• Read and interpret application designs and functional specifications, then write application code.
• Consult on functional requirements and participate in code review sessions.
• Use Acxiom standard methodologies to support overall solution and data integrity.
• Apply knowledge of Acxiom solution software when defining solution standards, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and diagnose maintenance needs, performance issues, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Use relevant software languages to develop and execute unit test cases and test applications against functional specifications using an IDE; document and interpret test results and correct coding errors.
• Complete application-development tasks with limited assistance, including programming assignments estimated at more than 20–40 hours.
• Manage multiple small projects while contributing to larger projects with more experienced developers, meeting due dates and deadlines.
• May mentor less-experienced associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level