Marketing Automation Developer (18-month contract)

Build something people loveWealthsimple is Canada’s leading financial innovator. The company offers a full suite of simple, sophisticated financial products across managed investing, do-it-yourself trading, cryptocurrency, tax filing, spending and saving. Wealthsimple currently serves more than 4 million Canadians and holds over $155 billion in assets under administration. The company was founded in 2014 by a team of financial experts and technology entrepreneurs, and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.We're proud of what we've built — and we're just getting started. Read our Culture Manual and learn more about how we work.The RoleWe're looking for a Marketing Developer to join our Growth & Lifecycle Marketing team. This is a 18-month fixed term contract position. This is a highly technical role that sits at the intersection of marketing, development, and data. You'll be the technical anchor for our multi-channel lifecycle marketing programs, building sophisticated automation systems, creating interactive email, in-app and web experiences, and ensuring our marketing technology stack runs smoothly.As our Marketing Developer, you'll work closely with marketers, designers, and engineers to translate business needs into technical solutions. You'll be the subject matter expert on our marketing automation platform (Braze) and push the boundaries of what's possible in lifecycle marketing.What You'll DoDevelopment & DesignCreate and maintain our email templates and email design systemBuild interactive email experiences, including dropdowns, carousels, and AMP for emailCode advanced techniques like background images, device targeting, and dark mode supportProvide development guidance and support to the Lifecycle Marketing team for email and in-app message buildsStay current on industry changes and email client support updatesAct as SME on email and in-app message feasibility, scope creative designs, and explain channel nuancesTroubleshoot and resolve complex email, in-app and web template issuesMarketing Automation & Platform OperationsDesign and build complex, multi-channel automation journeys in BrazeManage platform administration, including roles, users, and account settingsCreate and maintain custom HTML templates for in-app messagingWrite Liquid for complex personalization and dynamic contentDevelop custom scripts (webhooks, advanced Liquid logic) to extend platform capabilitiesIntegrate external tools and platforms using APIs beyond native supported integrationsTest and support platform-side requirements for integrations (API requirements, custom attributes)Provide solution design and support for non-Lifecycle teams utilizing our marketing toolsData & PersonalizationImplement advanced personalization logic, including for loops, connected content, and catalogsWrite SQL queries for complex use cases and data extractionCreate advanced segmentation strategiesBuild custom reports and data visualizationsDesign technical solutions based on our relational database structuresAI & Workflow AutomationEvaluate, implement, and optimize AI tools that improve marketing efficiency and campaign performance, including personalization, audience segmentation, predictive analytics, A/B testing, and forecastingBuild automated workflows and integrations between AI tools and our marketing tech stack to cut manual work and automate data flows and reportingCreate scoping tools, templates, and self-service solutions that let marketers estimate timelines and resources and run campaigns independentlyTrain the team on new automation tools and document best practices for AI-powered workflowsOperationsManage the Lifecycle Marketing JIRA board and assign requests from cross-team partnersTranslate business needs into technical solutionsMaintain deep links code snippets for use in templatesServe as the technical SME for email and lifecycle marketing platformsWhat You BringRequired Skills3–5 years of email development experience: coding and maintaining email templates or design systemsExpert-level email development: Proficient in HTML/CSS for email with deep knowledge of responsive design, email client quirks, and advanced techniquesInteractive email techniques: Experience building dropdowns, carousels, AMP for email, and other interactive elementsMarketing automation expertise: Proven experience building complex, multi-channel automation flows in platforms like Braze, Iterable or Salesforce Marketing CloudExperience with Taxi for Email or other EDS platform Advanced scripting: Strong skills in Liquid, webhooks, and other marketing automation scripting languagesSQL proficiency: Ability to write complex SQL queries for segmentation and reportingAPI integration: Experience integrating external platforms using APIs beyond standard supported integrationsProblem-solving: Exceptional troubleshooting skills for niche email and platform issuesTechnical architecture: Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutionsAutomation mindset: Strong instinct for identifying manual processes that can be automated and implementing scalable solutionsNice to HaveBackground in data visualization and custom reportingUnderstanding of relational databases and data architectureExperience managing technical projects and cross-functional stakeholder requestsPassion for staying current on marketing technology innovations and best practicesFamiliarity with AI tools for marketing (generative AI, predictive models, content optimization)Experience building internal tools or documentation systems for marketing teamsKnowledge of no-code/low-code automation platforms (Zapier, Make, etc.)Why Wealthsimple? Top-tier health benefits and life insurance Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year*✈ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year* Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the best parts of working here: you'll collaborate with incredibly talented, curious, and driven teammates who are deeply committed to doing great work.*Unlimited paid sick days, Wellness Days and the 90 day away program do not apply to certain roles. ICYMITechnology & Innovation at Wealthsimple: We move quickly and build thoughtfully. That means we're always looking for better ways to work — whether that's new tools, AI, or rethinking how we approach a problem. We don't expect you to have all the answers, but we do expect curiosity and a willingness to evolve alongside the products we're building.Inclusion Statement: We're building products for a diverse world, and we need a diverse team to do it well. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.Accessibility Statement: We're committed to an accessible hiring experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process, please let us know — we'll work with you to make sure you have what you need. We also welcome any feedback on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.AI in Hiring: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our team but don't replace human judgment – all final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your data is used, reach out to us.