Senior Google Analytics & GTM Software Engineer

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How We Work

Our hybrid work model (3 days in the office) gives us the face-to-face time to have creative conversations, meaningful meetings, make quick decisions, and build relationships. At the same time, it offers flexibility you need to focus and do your best work.

Mission and Goals

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Tag Manager (GTM) implementations to join our cybersecurity company. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining robust tracking solutions that deliver reliable data for business intelligence and marketing purposes.

As the technical lead for web analytics implementation, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement sophisticated data collection frameworks that adhere to the highest standards of data privacy and security.

Objectives

• Data Layer Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive data layer frameworks that serve as the foundation for all tracking implementations, ensuring consistent, accurate data collection across all digital properties
• GA4 & GTM Implementation: Lead the technical implementation of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager solutions, including custom dimensions, metrics, and events
• Server-Side Tagging: Develop and deploy server-side tagging solutions to improve site performance, enhance security, and maintain data quality
• Custom Tag Development: Create and maintain custom HTML/JavaScript tags, variables, and triggers within GTM to fulfill complex tracking requirements
• Tracking Pixel Integration:
• Implement and configure a wide range of marketing, analytics, and conversion tracking pixels across digital properties
• Develop standardized approaches for pixel deployment including Meta Pixel (Facebook), LinkedIn Insight Tag, Twitter Pixel, TikTok Pixel, Microsoft Advertising (Bing) UET Tags, and various DSP/DMP pixels
• Architect solutions that properly handle first-party and third-party cookie restrictions
• Create custom JavaScript implementations to extend standard pixel functionality for enhanced conversion value tracking and offline conversion imports
• Develop secure data mapping between your data layer and third-party pixel requirements
• Integrate with consent management systems like Cheq or OneTrust for pixels to ensure GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulation compliance
• Configure server-side forwarding of pixel data when appropriate to improve page performance
• Develop and maintain pixel debugging tools and monitoring systems to ensure continued functionality
• Data Validation & QA: Create comprehensive testing methodologies to validate data collection accuracy and integrity across all implementations
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize tag implementations to minimize impact on site performance and user experience
• Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation for all tracking implementations, data schemas, and integration points
• Analytics Database Integration: Design and implement processes for exporting analytics data to data warehousing solutions like BigQuery or Snowflake for advanced analysis
  
  
  

Competencies

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on frontend development and web analytics implementations
• Deep expertise in JavaScript, including modern ES6+ features and debugging techniques
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex data layer architectures
• Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager, including server-side tagging
• Strong experience with SQL and data warehousing solutions like BigQuery or Snowflake
• Familiarity with various marketing tracking pixels and their implementation requirements
• Experience with tag management systems and their technical limitations
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques related to analytics implementations
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and their impact on analytics implementations
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaboration workflows
  
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Adobe Analytic and Adobe test and Target implementation as well as Adobe Experience Platform are a plus.
• Expert-level knowledge of pixel-based tracking technologies including:
• Single-page application (SPA) pixel implementation challenges and solutions
• Cross-domain tracking configuration
• Enhanced e-commerce tracking implementation
• Advanced conversion attribution methodologies
• Click and view-through conversion tracking
• User identification and visitor stitching across platforms
• Knowledge of API development for data integration purposes
• Familiarity with Python, R, or other data analysis tools
• Experience in developing custom dashboards with data visualization tools
• Understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and related data collection challenges
• Experience with A/B testing implementation and analysis
• Knowledge of consent management platforms and their integration with analytics solutions
  
  
  

What You'll Do In Your First 90 Days

• Perform a comprehensive audit of existing analytics implementations across our digital properties
• Develop a strategic roadmap for enhancing our data layer architecture
• Restart urgent requests from key partners
• Work with our 3rd party agency to establish future ways of working
• Create documentation standards for all future analytics implementations
• Establish quality assurance processes for tracking implementations
  
  
  

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