Marketing Backend Developer

8am

33d • $82,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a Marketing Backend Developer to join our Demand Generation team and help power the backend infrastructure behind our customer-facing websites and Marketing Operations systems. This role is a great fit for a developer with solid backend fundamentals, hands-on experience with cloud and API-based architectures, and a desire to keep growing technically while partnering closely with marketing and web teams.
You’ll build, maintain, and optimize backend services and integrations that connect systems like Marketo, Salesforce, and other marketing technologies. Working alongside more senior engineers and cross-functional partners, you’ll contribute to scalable solutions that improve data flow, automation, and overall marketing effectiveness.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and similar services).
• Experience building or maintaining server-side APIs using Ruby, Python (Django, Flask), Node.js, or similar backend technologies.
• Familiarity with marketing technology stacks and integrations (e.g., CRM, marketing automation platforms) is a strong plus.
• Exposure to modern web architectures such as composable or JAMStack environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting or integrating with Marketo, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., CloudFormation, SAM, or Terraform).
• Experience working on customer-facing web platforms in a marketing or SaaS environment.
• Experience with Google Tag Manager, Contentful, or Netlify.
• Familiarity with core front-end development concepts, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and component-based architectures.
• Experience working with a modern JavaScript framework (e.g., Astro, React, Vue, Svelte, or Next.js).
• Exposure to modern web build tools and workflows (e.g., Vite, bundlers, static site generation, or JAMStack patterns).

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and support backend services and APIs that power customer-facing websites and marketing platforms.
• Build and maintain integrations between Marketing Operations systems (e.g., Marketo, Salesforce) to ensure reliable data flow and workflow automation.
• Contribute to database design and maintenance to support marketing and customer data needs, with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Build and maintain APIs and services that integrate with third-party platforms and internal tools.
• Optimize backend code and processes for performance, scalability, and stability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and marketing stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, escalating complex problems when needed.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation for systems, integrations, and processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and status updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

What This Job Offers

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