Marketing Backend Developer

About the role:

We’re looking for a Marketing Backend Developer to join our Demand Generation team and help power the backend infrastructure behind our customer-facing websites and Marketing Operations systems. This role is a great fit for a developer with solid backend fundamentals, hands-on experience with cloud and API-based architectures, and a desire to keep growing technically while partnering closely with marketing and web teams.

You’ll build, maintain, and optimize backend services and integrations that connect systems like Marketo, Salesforce, and other marketing technologies. Working alongside more senior engineers and cross-functional partners, you’ll contribute to scalable solutions that improve data flow, automation, and overall marketing effectiveness.

This position reports to the Sr. Director, Web Strategy and Development. It is a full-time, exempt, remote role with no travel expected.

About us:

At 8am, our vision is to power a world where professionals thrive. We start every day on a mission to empower professionals with the most trusted, innovative technology to deliver world-class outcomes for their clients and exceptional financial results for their business. They count on our purpose-built solutions to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and fuel profitable growth, so they can focus on their clients and do more of the work that matters.

Founded in 2005, 8am™ (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses. Today, more than 250,000 professionals across the U.S. trust 8am to help them work smarter, serve clients better, and unlock their full potential. We have been recognized as one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing companies in the U.S. for 13 years in a row, and as a result, our teams continue to grow as well!

What you'll do:

• Develop, maintain, and support backend services and APIs that power customer-facing websites and marketing platforms.
• Build and maintain integrations between Marketing Operations systems (e.g., Marketo, Salesforce) to ensure reliable data flow and workflow automation.
• Contribute to database design and maintenance to support marketing and customer data needs, with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Build and maintain APIs and services that integrate with third-party platforms and internal tools.
• Optimize backend code and processes for performance, scalability, and stability.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and marketing stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, escalating complex problems when needed.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation for systems, integrations, and processes.
• Communicate progress, risks, and status updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

About you:

• 1–3 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, and similar services).
• Experience building or maintaining server-side APIs using Ruby, Python (Django, Flask), Node.js, or similar backend technologies.
• Familiarity with marketing technology stacks and integrations (e.g., CRM, marketing automation platforms) is a strong plus.
• Exposure to modern web architectures such as composable or JAMStack environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills