The ideal Architect candidate has extensive experience as a consultant and comprehensive knowledge of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform (SFMC, Interaction Studio, Datorama, Pardot). The candidate must be able to lead requirement gathering sessions, design solutions and then develop those within the Salesforce platform. The candidate must also be able to manage customer expectations and scope by working closely with stakeholders and other internal parties as appropriate. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES + Assists various stakeholders and teams with understanding capabilities of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform. + Works closely with various stakeholders to elicit, define and refine requirements for the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform. + Works closely with various stakeholders to design solutions involving the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform. + Documents design solutions within the appropriate documents as dictated by the established development processes. + Develops the documented solutions through hands on implementation or through directing other developers as necessary. + Establishes and evolves best practices for the development efforts within the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform. + Provides leadership and guidance on all technical aspects of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform. + Stays current on Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform features and capabilities. + Identifies risks to the platform or individual initiatives that they are engaged with and helps develop risk mitigations. REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent degree + 4+ years’ experience in an architect role. + 4+ years’ experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud. + 4+ years’ experience with developing SQL with a RDBMS such as MySQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server + 1+ years’ experience with HTML, CSS and JavaScript + 1+ years’ experience with SOAP APIs, REST APIs and integration techniques. + 4+ years’ experience documenting business problems\requirements, designing solutions and authoring technical documentation. + Experience delivering solutions within waterfall and agile methodologies. What will set you apart: + Certifications (two of): SFMC Email Specialist, SFMC Developer, SFMC Consultant, SFMC Admin, SF CDP, SF Personalization (Interaction Studio), SF Intelligence (Datorama) _Any reference to years of experience should be disregarded in the UK_ **Primary Location City/State:** Homebased - Conway, Arkansas **Additional Locations (if applicable):** Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status. 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