Platform Engineer

**About The Role** ------------------ FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Platform Engineer to work for our client within the marketing technology / financial services sector. This is initially a 4\-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in Johannesburg. Our client is seeking a candidate to support the build and execution of targeted, data\-driven marketing campaigns within Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Working as part of a fast\-paced, delivery\-focused team, this role will be responsible for translating approved campaign briefs into configured customer journeys and communications across channels including Email, SMS and Push. The role is key to ensuring campaigns are delivered accurately, efficiently and in line with agreed business timelines, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, testing and minimal defects. **Responsibilities:** * Build and configure campaigns and customer journeys within **Salesforce Marketing Cloud** * Translate campaign briefs into functional journey setups with the correct logic and sequencing * Implement audience segmentation, splits, suppressions and scheduling requirements * Build and format campaign content using approved templates and copy * Ensure campaign activity aligns with business requirements and campaign specifications * Carry out QA and pre\-launch testing to ensure accuracy and quality * Support the timely deployment of campaigns across **Email, SMS and Push** channels * Manage multiple campaign builds concurrently in a fast\-paced delivery environment **About You** ------------- **Requirements:** * Proven experience building campaigns in **Salesforce Marketing Cloud** * Strong hands\-on experience with **Journey Builder** and **Email Studio** * Experience supporting campaign execution in a fast\-paced environment * Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy * Experience with campaign QA, testing and deployment processes * Ability to follow structured campaign briefs and instructions precisely * Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent campaign builds * Exposure to **SMS and Push** campaign builds would be beneficial * Understanding of audience segmentation, customer journeys and marketing automation best practice * Previous experience in **financial services** or a regulated environment would be advantageous * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud and 2 years’ experience in campaign ownership **About Us** ------------ FDM is an award\-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia\-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award\-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. **Diversity and Inclusion** FDM...