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We Do. We Deliver.\nAt 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.\nWe’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.\n Job Description\nProvide thought leadership and drive architecture of Customer Data Platforms / Enterprise Analytics / BI and Data Science solutions to deliver scalable implementations using the latest cloud technologies in AWS/Azure/GCP and modern data & BI platforms\nTranslate business goals and use cases into technical solutions to deliver actionable insights for various business processes, especially in the area of sales, finance, e-commerce, manufacturing/logistics, banking or CRM. 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Collaborate with bright minds worldwide and gain insights from diverse industries and markets.\nInnovation at Our Core: For over 120 years, we have been pushing boundaries to connect brands with their audiences through cutting-edge technology, creativity, and transformative solutions.\nCommitment to Impact: We focus on driving meaningful outcomes for our clients and their communities, whether through increasing revenue, influencing behavior change, or fostering positive organizational culture.\nCollaborative Network: Work alongside six global brands all united in delivering highly integrated and scaled transformation solutions.\nYour benefits:\n 5 weeks of vacation\n 2 Volunteering days to share the kindness of your heart with others\n Mental Health: Benefit from 3 extra wellness days on top of your vacation days and a Mental Health First Aider and Employee Assistance program to support your well-being\n Flexible working hours\n Hybrid working: We combine flexibility with in-person collaboration, with an expectation of 1 day per week / 4 days per month in the office\n Full access to Dentsu Academy, our global online learning platform\n Dog-friendly office\n Edenred meal vouchers and cafeteria points\n Team events: company parties, breakfast, etc.\n Snacks and drinks at the office\n Referral bonus program\n Laptop + equipment\nCorporate mobile subscription\nReady to join the team? 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