Variable Data Programmer

TDS•Waunakee, WI

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Variable Data Programmer Overview Are you looking for a career with a great company? We are looking for a Variable Data Programmer to join our award-winning team! The ideal candidate is very detail oriented with experience in data manipulation, USPS regulations, list processing and data management. Suttle-Straus, is a premier provider of printing, digital imaging, wide format, mailing, custom kitting, warehousing, and distribution services. Our success is founded on three core principles: A clear focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations; a long history of implementing new technologies to increase quality and efficiency; and the importance of building an outstanding workforce. Suttle-Straus offers a collaborative work environment, great benefits and fantastic co-workers.

Requirements

Must be proficient with Windows and Mac operating system
Excellent typing skills required
Experience with DOS & Microsoft Office Suite required
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications
Requires great attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent professional experience is a plus
Experience with BCC or Quadient Inspire a plus
Database experience a plus
Experience in a mail logistics and / or letter shop preferred but trainable
Working knowledge of postal sortation and bulk mailing rules a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute variable data composition workflows for personalized print and mail communications, ensuring accurate and visually consistent output across all projects.
Build and maintain dynamic templates and composition logic by merging client data with creative assets to produce highly customized, data-driven documents for proofing and production.
Translate client and internal requirements into effective personalization strategies, including segmentation, conditional logic, and multi-version output.
Work closely with Client Services and production teams to interpret job requirements and ensure accurate execution of variable composition and personalization.
Utilize client-supplied artwork (typically Adobe Creative Suite files) to create fully integrated variable documents, maintaining brand integrity and production standards.
Perform quality assurance and troubleshooting of variable output, ensuring data accuracy, layout integrity, and compatibility with downstream production processes (e.g., inserting, barcoding, mailing).
Apply problem-solving skills to resolve composition challenges related to data mapping, template logic, layout rendering, and output generation.
Support and enhance composition workflows and efficiencies, identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and template reuse.
Serve as a technical resource to internal and external stakeholders on variable data composition capabilities and best practices.
Perform data preparation tasks as needed to support composition workflows, including file ingestion, normalization, and basic cleansing—leveraging established processes and tools that are structured and trainable.
Assist with data-related workflow steps such as presort processing and file standardization, with a primary focus on ensuring data readiness for successful variable composition output.
Demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new tools, technologies, and composition techniques quickly within a production-driven environment.
Maintain a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to documented standard operating procedures.