Description
Back-End Developer (Braze CRM Experience)
Anywhere in UK
Remote
What we’re looking for:
We are looking for a skilled and reliable Back-End Developer with hands-on experience working with Braze CRM. This role is perfect for a backend-focused developer who is confident navigating service-oriented architecture and solving medium-sized engineering problems, while collaborating with teams across product, marketing and operations.
You will be responsible for integrating Braze with internal platforms, building backend services that support multi-channel communication (Email, Push, IAM, Content Cards, WhatsApp) and ensuring CRM campaigns are scalable, data-driven and performant.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement robust backend services and microservices to support CRM functionality and campaign logic, using languages such as Java, Python, or Golang. Ensure services are modular, testable and scalable to meet evolving campaign and integration needs
• Develop and maintain integrations between Braze and internal platforms
• Support the build and optimisation of campaign templates (Emails, IAM, Push, Content Cards, WhatsApp) which use tools like JSON, Liquid, Handlebars, MJML
• Collaborate with product and marketing stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Own medium-sized technical problems and deliver working, well-documented solutions
• Contribute to code reviews, release cycles and team ceremonies
• Document services, features and decisions to support long-term maintainability
• Diagnose and resolve performance issues across CRM campaigns and related backend services
• Support QA and deployment processes to ensure defect-free CRM experiences
Qualifications:
• Ideally 4+ years of backend development experience
• Strong development skills in coding languages e.g. Java, Python, etc (essential)
• Experience in coding Golang (preferred, but not essential)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Braze CRM, including:
• Building and managing Braze campaigns (Email, Push, IAM, Content Cards, WhatsApp)
• Working with Braze Canvas and Liquid or similar templating engines
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and microservices
• Experience with templating languages (Hendlebars.js, MJML, Liquid, etc.)
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript for CRM asset customisation
• Comfortable working with JSON data models
• Familiarity with GIT and continuous integration/deployment workflows
• Working knowledge of non-functional requirements (performance, accessibility, security)
• Braze Developer Certification preferred.
• English at C1 level
Soft skills:
• Communicates clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Seeks timely feedback and guidance while demonstrating independent problem-solving
• Provides actionable feedback to peers and participates actively in code reviews
• Documents features and services with clarity and consistency
• Demonstrates steady delivery and progress on assigned tasks
• Experience collaborating with designers, project manager and other stakeholders to deliver technical solutions that meet business objectives.
Bonus:
• Experience working an agency setting or working with external clients.
• Basic knowledge of SQL for data manipulation and retrieval.
• Braze Certifications (Braze Practitioner, Braze Marketeer, Braze Strategist, Braze Technical Architect)
• Exposure to campaign design principles or UX/design awareness
Skills:
Java
Backend
Python
Braze
Consultancy
Go
Golang
Job Title: Backend Developer
Location: London, UK
Job Type: Permanent
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