Job description

The Associate Solution Developer works on Acxiom and third party software to create solutions for business problems defined by specific business requirements. Gains knowledge of and draws upon technical and data processing knowledge to solve marketing and data warehousing problems for our clients' solutions. In this role, an Associate Solution Developer may configure or tune Acxiom or third party software, work on automation processes to tie components together, develop custom application code to accommodate specific business requirements or collaborate with others to add extensions to existing Acxiom software. An Associate Solution Developer may also provide new development, ongoing maintenance, support and optimization of solutions for the account teams they are supporting. The Associate Solution Developer works on Acxiom and third party software to create solutions for business problems defined by specific business requirements. Gains knowledge of and draws upon technical and data processing knowledge to solve marketing and data warehousing problems for our clients solutions. In this role, an Associate Solution Developer may configure or tune Acxiom or third party software, work on automation processes to tie components together, develop custom application code to accommodate specific business requirements or collaborate with others to add extensions to existing Acxiom software. An Associate Solution Developer may also provide new development, ongoing maintenance, support and optimization of solutions for the account teams they are supporting. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Gains knowledge and applies that knowledge to be able to understand requirements in order to build, enhance, or integrate programs and processes for one or more Acxiom Client solutions and/or applications. Read and interprets application design and functional specifications to write application code. Skilled at consulting on functional requirements and participates in reviewing code in code review sessions. Utilizes Acxiom standard methodologies used in overall solution and data integrity. Understands Acxiom solution software and applies it to how to define solutions standards, policies and procedures. Identifies and diagnoses areas of maintenance, performance issues and process improvement. Uses relevant software language, develop/execute unit test cases and tests software applications that fulfill functional specifications using an IDE. Document and interpret test results and correct application coding errors Completes application development task for short duration (Level of Effort >20-40 hour task) programming requirements with limited assistance. Responsible for multiple small projects whiles also working on larger projects with more experienced developers to meet due dates and deadlines. Formal mentorship concluded. Increased complexity of assignments - augmentation and/or independent segment owner. Low complexity assignments. Ability to see whole picture PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Functional knowledge of Solution Development SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role. RECRUITING INFORMATION Specific hiring needs may vary by location, industry, client, internal department and other business related factors. The qualifications section lists examples that may be used as guidance when populating required and preferred skills sections of recruiting requisitions / job postings. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor s degree and little to no years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience. No certification required 4-year college degree in relevant field of study or relevant work experience Language Syntax of at least 3 relevant software development languages Java VB .NET C# ASP.NET SQL / PL –SQL C / C Datastage Ab Initio Perl Shell Scripting XML HTML PHP/MySQL AWK/SED JavaScript Operating System Exposure in previous jobs or school is a nice-to-have Linux/Unix Commands Linux/Unix File Management Knowledge of Relational Database Principles; Oracle or other DBMS Application of industry standards, best practices in solutions Excellent communication skills, can communicate ideas clearly and effectively to other members of the development team Applicants for this position with Acxiom in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Acxiom (i.e., H-1B visa, F-1 visa [OPT], TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status). Any reference to years of experience should be disregarded in the UK Our culture: We are a fast-paced, client-facing team that values ownership, collaboration, integrity, and progress. We empower associates to deliver excellent work while supporting their growth and a healthy work-life balance. Primary Location City/State: Conway, Arkansas Additional Locations (if applicable): Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/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. Attention California Applicants: Please see our CCPA/CPRA Privacy Act notice here . Attention Colorado, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Washington Applicants: This position is not located in the aforementioned locations but applications for remote work may be considered. For information about this role under state or local equal pay or pay transparency laws, please contact compensation acxiom.com .

Requirements

Must-haves

Gains knowledge and applies that knowledge to be able to understand requirements in order to build, enhance, or integrate programs and processes for one or more Acxiom Client solutions and/or applications.
Read and interprets application design and functional specifications to write application code.
Skilled at consulting on functional requirements and participates in reviewing code in code review sessions.
Utilizes Acxiom standard methodologies used in overall solution and data integrity.
Understands Acxiom solution software and applies it to how to define solutions standards, policies and procedures.
Identifies and diagnoses areas of maintenance, performance issues and process improvement.
Completes application development task for short duration (Level of Effort >20-40 hour task) programming requirements with limited assistance.
Responsible for multiple small projects whiles also working on larger projects with more experienced developers to meet due dates and deadlines.
Formal mentorship concluded. Increased complexity of assignments - augmentation and/or independent segment owner. Low complexity assignments. Ability to see whole picture
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: Functional knowledge of Solution Development
This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role.
Bachelor s degree and little to no years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience.
No certification required
4-year college degree in relevant field of study or relevant work experience
Language Syntax of at least 3 relevant software development languages
Shell Scripting
Linux/Unix Commands
Linux/Unix File Management
Knowledge of Relational Database Principles; Oracle or other DBMS
Application of industry standards, best practices in solutions
Excellent communication skills, can communicate ideas clearly and effectively to other members of the development team
Any reference to years of experience should be disregarded in the UK
Conway, Arkansas

Nice-to-haves

Operating System Exposure in previous jobs or school is a nice-to-have

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