Technical Development Manager

Company description

A division of Publicis Groupe, Publicis Digital Experience is a network of top-tier agencies designed to develop capabilities and solutions to enable growth and provide scaled access to the digital capabilities of Publicis Groupe in service of our clients. Together, the Publicis Digital Experience portfolio endeavors to create value at the intersection of technology and experiences to connect brands and people.

Our model to transform every brand experience will help clients navigate, develop, and activate commerce in a way that will provide them with a future-proof model for modern marketing. With our unique expertise in consumer engagement, CRM, and commerce, Publicis Digital Experience powers brands and empowers people in a new era of creativity. An ever-changing landscape and the need for fluid thinking is just part of our problem-solving nature. Which means we're untethered from any specific medium or method—we go where ideas will work best.

We are an expanding network with more than 5,000 employees, with agency brands throughout our global offices. Publicis Digital Experience brands include Razorfish, Digitas, Arc Worldwide, Saatchi Saatchi X, Plowshare, 3Share, Epsilon Auto and the Publicis Commerce Exchange.

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Development Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable data and application solutions across cloud and on-prem platforms. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, driving high-quality engineering practices and ensuring reliable delivery of data pipelines, integrations, and workflows.

The ideal candidate has deep experience across Oracle, Linux/Unix environments, cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), and modern data engineering frameworks (DataBricks, ETL orchestration).

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of developers and data engineers delivering enterprise-scale data solutions
• Provide hands-on guidance across architecture, design, development, and troubleshooting
• Drive best practices in coding standards, performance optimization, and system reliability
• Conduct code reviews and enforce quality and security standards

Data Engineering & Platform Development

• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using DataBricks, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or equivalent
• Develop and optimize solutions leveraging Oracle databases (SQL, PL/SQL)
• Build data workflows integrating multiple data sources (APIs, files, cloud storage, relational systems)
• Ensure efficient data processing, transformation, and orchestration workflows

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Architect and deploy solutions in Azure and AWS environments
• Manage hybrid data environments spanning on-prem Oracle and cloud-based platforms
• Implement scalable, secure, and high-availability data solutions

Automation & Scripting

• Develop automation scripts using Python, Shell scripting, and Linux-based tools
• Optimize batch processing, job scheduling, and workflow execution
• Ensure reliable job orchestration and monitoring

Delivery & Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation
• Ensure alignment with SDLC processes, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development or data engineering
• 3+ years of experience managing or leading technical teams
• Strong hands-on expertise with:
• Oracle (SQL, PL/SQL, database design)
• Linux/Unix environments
• Python programming
• Shell scripting (Bash, Korn, etc.)
• Proven experience with:
• ETL/ELT development and data workflows
• DataBricks or equivalent distributed data processing platforms
• Azure (ADF, Synapse) and AWS (Glue, S3, EC2)
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and orchestration frameworks
• Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
• Ability to lead technical solution design and architecture discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale marketing, CRM, or analytics platforms
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of real-time and streaming data architectures

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of scalable, high-performance data pipelines and applications
• Improved automation and reduction of manual operational workloads
• High-quality, maintainable code and robust system architecture
• Effective team leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance

Why Join Us

• Work on enterprise-scale data platforms with modern cloud technologies
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction
• Collaborative environment supporting innovation and growth

Additional information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility

Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption

Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance

Tuition Assistance

Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
 

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits.

You must be work authorized in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.

Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

   
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $88,540.00 - USD $127,155.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12/21/2026.