Own and optimize backend platforms that power marketing tech, focusing on reliable data flows, scalable APIs, and integrations with marketing tools to enable fast, data-driven customer experiences.

Backend services and APIs powering customer-facing sites and marketing platforms.
Integrations with Marketo, Salesforce, and other marketing stacks to automate data flows.
Performance, reliability, and scalable architecture for marketing data and customer data needs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
Bachelor’s 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.

Preferred

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).

Benefits

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.

8am

Founded in 2005, 8amTM (formerly AffiniPay) is the professional business platform built to help legal, accounting, and other client-focused professionals run stronger, more profitable businesses.Whether you’re managing cases, accepting payments, or growing your client base, 8am brings together trusted solutions—including LawPay, MyCase, CasePeer, Docketwise, CPACharge, and ClientPay—so you can do it all more efficiently, and all in one place.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.Learn more at 8am.com

Founded in 2005

676 employees (77 in marketing)

www.8am.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

35.1K

Monthly Google Ads Budget

$20.3K

Traffic Source Mix

14.8%

Direct

61.1%

Referral

18.1%

Social

Paid

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~678

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

55 (8% of company)

Median Career Experience

13 years

Median Tenure

2.4 years

People

Marketing Leadership

Nate Skinner

Chief Marketing Officer

At the company for 1 year 11 months

Ruth Kale-Fok

VP, Digital Marketing

At the company for 1 year 6 months

Malcolm Holmes

Senior Vice President, Growth Marketing

At the company for 1 year 11 months

Keely Leonard

Senior Director, Employer Brand Communications

At the company for 6 years 5 months

Funding

Last Raise

Private Equity, 2 years ago

Funding History

Jul 2024
Private Equity
Sep 2015
Private Equity

Recent News

Leading Product Transformation Amid Company Transformation: 8am’s New Chief Product Officer Leslie Witt

Sep 16, 2025 • LawSites

Why Did This First-Time Conference Feel Like Déjà Vu All Over Again? My Thoughts on 8am’s Kaleidoscope

Sep 8, 2025 • LawSites

Tempello Launches 8am™ MyCase Integration at Kaleidoscope Conference

Sep 4, 2025 • LawSites

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience developing and supporting backend systems, APIs, or services.
Bachelor’s 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.

Preferred

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).

Benefits

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.