Salesforce Marketing Solutions Architect (SFMC + Data Cloud)

$150k - $175k

Chicago, IL

Remote 🌴

Full-time

2-10

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🔴 Closes on:

Mar 15

Location

Hybrid – Chicago

Compensation

$150,000–$175,000 base

Company

Confidential PE-backed growth company (shared later in process)

The Opportunity

Our client is investing heavily in building a world-class, data-driven marketing engine. The strategy is there. The leadership is there. The budget is there.

Now they need the person who can actually make the machine perform. Think of this as a million-dollar Ferrari. The CMO is the driver. We need the elite mechanic who knows how to tune, optimize, and push the platform to its limits.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who is both a thinker and a doer. Someone who understands architecture but also enjoys building, scripting, debugging, and launching.

You will report to the CMO and own how unified customer data turns into real personalization, segmentation, and revenue-driving campaigns.

This is not a maintenance role. This is a performance role.

Who Should NOT Apply

If you only know Marketing Cloud at a surface level
If you prefer strategy decks over hands-on execution
If you need perfect requirements before acting
If you’ve never truly worked inside Data Cloud
If you’re looking for a slow, low-accountability environment
If you rely on others to do the technical heavy lifting

This role is for operators. Builders. Optimizers.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

You will bridge the gap between unified customer data and high-impact marketing execution.

Data Cloud & Customer Data

You will:

Configure and maintain Data Streams from sources like CRM, S3, and Web SDKs
Map Data Lake Objects to the Cloud Information Model for a true unified profile
Define and refine Identity Resolution rules
Develop SQL-based Calculated Insights that drive real segmentation and personalization
Ensure data quality, scalability, and governance of the data model

This is about making data usable, not just available.

Marketing Cloud Execution

You will actively build and deploy.

Create advanced journeys in Journey Builder triggered by Data Cloud segments
Write complex AMPscript and SSJS for dynamic personalization
Manage Automation Studio workflows and data extension hygiene
Turn insights into real campaigns that move metrics

Platform & Integration Ownership

Oversee Marketing Cloud Connect and ecosystem integrations
Support REST/SOAP API integrations
Ensure clean data flow across Sales, Service, and Marketing
Help shape the future-state architecture as the organization scales

Required Skills (Non-Negotiable)

Deep, hands-on SFMC experience
Real-world Data Cloud implementation experience
Advanced SQL capability
Strong AMPscript and SSJS
HTML/CSS for responsive email
JavaScript familiarity for tracking and web interactions
Experience with SFMC APIs and integrations
Ability to work directly with senior marketing leadership

Salesforce certifications are mandatory.

Additional Requirements

No H1B or visa sponsorship available
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Hybrid presence in Chicago required

Why This Role is Attractive

Direct access to executive leadership
High visibility and real ownership
PE-backed growth with investment behind marketing
Opportunity to build and scale a modern marketing data ecosystem the right way
Your work will directly impact revenue and customer engagement