Marketing Backend Developer

About the role:

Were 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.

Youll 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, youll 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 5000s 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:

• 13 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
• Bachelors 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.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve workflows, enhance decision-making, or drive innovation.

Nice to have:

• Experience supporting or integrating with Marketo, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., CloudFormation, SAM, or Terraform).
• Experience working on customer-facing web platforms in a marketing or SaaS environment.
• Experience with Google Tag Manager, Contentful, or Netlify.
• Familiarity with core front-end development concepts, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and component-based architectures.
• Experience working with a modern JavaScript framework (e.g., Astro, React, Vue, Svelte, or Next.js).
• Exposure to modern web build tools and workflows (e.g., Vite, bundlers, static site generation, or JAMStack patterns).

Additional Information
The annual salary range for this position is $82,000 to $105,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of the US / Austin / California may differ. 8am is committed to offering competitive, fair and commensurate compensation and has provided an estimated pay range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and education.

Why 8am:

At 8am, our culture is shaped by the people who bring it to life every day. Together, we build a company rooted in continuous learning, genuine community, holistic wellness, and meaningful engagementvalues that empower us as individuals and unite us as a team. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Work Smart, Win Fast; Outshine Ordinary, and We Find a Way. These values drive how we serve our customers and work with each other in a collaborative, inspiring, and empowering environment, every day.

Heres how we support our 8Team:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer our 8Team a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit your needs, including a 100% company-paid HDHP plan for employees.
• Financial perks: We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including annual bonuses, equity options and 401(k) or RRSP if in Canada, with a company match for all team members.
• Time for what matters: Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, and a parental leave program for our new parents.
• Wellness: Wellness stipends, mental health support, and one-on-one nutrition coaching.
• Learning and Development: Continuous learning through 8am.edu, leadership programs, professional development funds, and individually focused talent development.
• Giving back to the communities around us: Participate in our charitable matching gift program, paid time off for volunteer service, and company-sponsored volunteer events (both local and virtually).
• Engagement: Virtual and in-person team-building events, quarterly award recognition through our Rise & Shine Award of Excellence Program, and our peer-to-peer appreciation platform.

At 8am, we dont just offer benefits - we create an environment where people can thrive, grow, and make a real impact every day.

Diversity, equity & inclusion at 8am:

At 8am, we recognize that innovation occurs with a strong team of people who are diverse in background, personality, talent and ideas. Experience comes in many forms and ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we continue to learn from each other is an integral part of our culture. We are committed to creating a welcoming and transparent environment for all that embraces those differences through education, equal access to opportunities and information, inclusionary programs, and community outreach.

Security advisory:

Our hiring teams at 8am are dedicated to recruiting top talent that share our passion for serving the professional services industry through innovative financial technology. As such, our Talent Acquisition Team only follows legitimate hiring practices. We will always communicate with our candidates using emails with the 8am domain and will never ask for sensitive/personal data during the application process. All interviews take place over phone call, Zoom/Google Meet or in person. All offers are communicated verbally by our Talent Acquisition Specialists with a written offer letter as a follow up.