JRD Systems

Develop and architect cloud-based applications and services for predictive marketing in a collaborative agile team. | Senior software engineer with 5+ years experience in cloud-based enterprise applications, REST APIs, microservices, and mentoring junior engineers. | Senior Software Engineer In this role, you'll be at the core of our predictive marketing efforts, working closely with Product, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to develop powerful automation tools that fuel both our digital and print campaigns. You'll help architect a suite of applications that harness diverse data sources to deliver highly effective, data-driven marketing solutions for our dealership partners. Team Culture: You'll be part of a small, tight-knit team of talented and collaborative engineers. Each team member brings unique strengths, and we work closely together to support U.S.-based car dealerships and manufacturers. Our size allows us to move quickly, share ideas freely, and make a meaningful impact with every contribution. What you will do: - Use the latest technology to build innovative front-end applications and associated services - Develop applications that run on a Google Cloud-based infrastructure - You will be working on a small agile team interfacing with the product team and participating in scrum ceremonies such as daily stand up, sprint planning and retrospectives - The ideal candidate should bring best practices and fresh innovative ideas to the team Who you are: - Software engineer with 5+ years of experience building enterprise-level applications in a public cloud, preferably Google Cloud - Experience building high-performance back-end services using modern object-oriented languages - Experience creating/consuming Restful APIs - Experience working with both relational and non-relational database systems - Experience with TDD (Test Driven Development), agile software development processes and collaborating in multi-functional agile teams - Experience contributing to design and architectural decisions for modules or systems. - Working knowledge of microservices, container platforms and orchestration systems, and infrastructure-as-code technologies - Comfortable using Azure DevOps or similar tools for version control and CI/CD pipelines - Communicate effectively with technical teams and non-technical stakeholders - Mentors junior engineers, conducts code reviews, and promotes best practices. - A self-starter with an enthusiasm for technology Additional Preferred Requirements: - Experience building cutting-edge web interfaces using modern frameworks - Experience working with full-text search-optimized data stores - Experience writing and debugging shell scripts

Manage complex, cross-functional digital delivery projects with proactive client communication and operational efficiency improvements. | 3-5 years managing complex digital projects with strong client communication, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Jira, and ability to collaborate across teams. | The *Integrated Project Manager* is responsible for collaborating with technology and business team members to successfully launch sales event campaigns, regional websites, and support email product execution within the OEM Delivery team space. This role will closely shadow the Sales Event Program Manager to build deep domain expertise, assist with high-level program tasks, and proactively identify and implement operational efficiencies to scale and optimize our delivery process. Integrated Project Manager (Sales Events, Tier 2 & DSS Emails) Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements: • Minimum Qualifications* • *Education:* Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Management, Project Management, Communications, Computer Science, Information Systems Management, or a equivalent work experience. • *Experience:* At least 3–5 years of proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in a technology or digital delivery environment. • *Methodologies:* Demonstrated experience successfully scoping, planning, and driving initiatives using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. • *Client Communication (Required):* Demonstrated experience operating in a high-touch, client-facing capacity. This role requires someone who naturally takes initiative in client interactions—proactively communicating progress, surfacing risks early, and soliciting feedback without prompting. Candidates who are primarily behind-the-scenes or execution-only without strong communication instincts are not the right fit. • *Growth Mindset:* Strong willingness and ability to quickly learn a complex technical and business domain through active listening, observation, and hands-on practice. General Requirements & Skills* • *Tooling:* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, as well as experience with issue management systems and knowledge repositories (Atlassian Jira, Confluence, and/or Rally). • *Communication & Stakeholder Translation:* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Must have a demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts for business and client audiences—and business context back to technical teams—without loss of accuracy or clarity. • *Client Presence & Proactive Engagement:* This role interfaces directly and frequently with Ford clients and agency partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning the client relationship on assigned workstreams—running check-ins, drafting updates, and ensuring stakeholders always feel informed and heard. This is not a behind-the-scenes coordination role. • *Collaboration:* A natural collaborator with a service-oriented mindset. Must be able to build working trust quickly across a highly matrixed, multi-agency partner environment and operate effectively without direct authority. • *Documentation Discipline:* Demonstrated ability to produce structured, consistent, and audience-appropriate documentation—including status reports, process flows, meeting recaps, and delivery trackers—that can be shared directly with clients and executive stakeholders. • *Prioritization:* Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, triage issue backlogs, and set clear expectations with business and client stakeholders. • *Process Improvement:* A demonstrated track record of optimizing project workflows and introducing organizational efficiencies. • *Flexibility:* Willingness to occasionally flex work hours to support critical campaign launches or manage high-priority production issues as necessary. . *Preferred Qualifications (Pluses)* • Prior project management or coordination experience in eCommerce, Digital Marketing, or managing retail promotional campaigns—particularly in an agency or OEM delivery environment. • Direct experience working with digital pricing engines, vehicle configuration tools, incentives platforms, or complex promotional marketing applications. • Experience supporting or coordinating email marketing production—including template builds, QA cycles, and deployment scheduling. • Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) or similar Content Management Systems (CMS). • Familiarity with automotive retail, Tier 2/Tier 3 dealer network structures, national/regional sales structures, or dealer-facing technologies.