Data Layer Developer

Data Layer Developer

Posted 4 days ago by 1761215832

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Data Layer Developer role focuses on owning and rearchitecting the website's data layer, requiring advanced technical skills in JavaScript/TypeScript and extensive experience with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4. The position involves implementing and maintaining data layer architecture, tracking requirements, and integration with third-party technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in eCommerce tracking and analytics, along with a proven history of successful project implementations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and rearchitect the website's data layer.
  • Develop and maintain website data layer architecture.
  • Implement standardized data schemas and integration with third-party marketing and analytics platforms.
  • Configure and deploy Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4.
  • Create custom event tracking and enhanced eCommerce measurement.
  • Set up and maintain cross-domain tracking.
  • Develop advanced data collection strategies using custom dimensions and metrics.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and development teams.
  • Create technical documentation for data layer implementations.
  • Maintain tag governance and implementation standards.

Key Skills:

  • Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript development.
  • Extensive experience with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4.
  • Expert knowledge of data layer event schemas and customer journey tracking.
  • Strong understanding of eCommerce tracking requirements.
  • Experience with A/B testing platforms and conversion tracking.
  • Familiarity with marketing pixels and affiliate tracking platforms.
  • Experience with consent management platforms.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of data layer development experience.
  • Proven experience with GA4 implementations.
  • History of successful e-commerce projects.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

REQUIRED SKILLS

The intent of this role is to own and rearchitect the websites data layer.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced JavaScript/TypeScript development with focus on data layer architecture and implementation
  • Extensive experience with Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) configuration and deployment
  • Expert knowledge of data layer event schemas and customer journey tracking
  • Strong understanding of eCommerce tracking requirements and implementation standards


Analytics & Tracking

  • Google Analytics 4 implementation, configuration, and debugging
  • Custom event tracking and enhanced eCommerce measurement
  • Cross-domain tracking setup and maintenance
  • Advanced data collection strategies using custom dimensions and metrics
  • Experience with A/B testing platforms and conversion tracking


Data Layer & Integration

  • Development and maintenance of website data layer architecture
  • Implementation of standardized data schemas (e.g., W3C)
  • Integration with third-party marketing and analytics platforms
  • Tag management system configuration and governance
  • Custom variable and trigger creation in GTM


Third-Party Technologies

  • Experience with marketing pixels (Meta, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.)
  • Familiarity with affiliate tracking platforms
  • Implementation of retargeting solutions
  • Integration with CRM and marketing automation platforms
  • Experience with consent management platforms (OneTrust, TrustArc)


Additional Beneficial Skills

  • Creation of technical documentation for data layer implementations
  • Development of tracking specifications and requirements
  • Cross-functional collaboration with marketing and development teams
  • Tag governance and implementation standards maintenance

Required Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years of data layer development
  • Proven experience with GA4 implementations
  • History of successful e-commerce projects
  • Experience with high-traffic retail websites