Great engineering leaders do more than deliver software.
They build high-performing teams, influence technical direction, and create the conditions for technology to solve meaningful business challenges.
At dentsu (Merkle), we're looking for an Application Development Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team while driving the successful delivery of digital platforms and business-critical applications for some of Indonesia's leading organizations across financial services, automotive, FMCG, and public sector transformation.
This role combines engineering leadership, technology delivery, and stakeholder partnership. You'll work closely with clients, business leaders, and engineering teams to translate complex business needs into scalable digital solutions, while helping shape how modern applications are built, delivered, and continuously improved.
For someone looking to expand their impact beyond project delivery into broader engineering leadership, this is an opportunity to influence not only what gets built; but how teams, technology, and delivery come together to create measurable business value.
About Dentsu
Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP3551520004), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu’s agency operations outside of Japan.
With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands—Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle—as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world’s largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale.
What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end delivery of digital platforms and application development initiatives, from solution design and planning through deployment, integration, and ongoing enhancement.
Drive the successful execution of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring delivery quality, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations are effectively managed.
Partner with clients, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and impactful technology solutions.
Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and engineering excellence.
Provide technical leadership on architecture, development approaches, system integrations, and technology decisions that support long-term scalability and maintainability.
Champion engineering best practices, governance, security standards, coding quality, and continuous improvement across the software development lifecycle.
Identify and proactively manage delivery risks, technical challenges, dependencies, and operational issues to maintain project momentum and delivery confidence.
Build trusted relationships across stakeholders, vendors, and technology partners while providing clear visibility into project progress, priorities, and outcomes.
At least 8 years of experience in software engineering, application development, or technology delivery environments.
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex digital products, platforms, or enterprise applications.
Strong track record managing both technical delivery and stakeholder expectations across multiple workstreams.
Comfortable engaging with engineers, business stakeholders, clients, and senior decision-makers alike.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, application architecture, systems integration, security, and engineering best practices.
Able to balance technical depth, commercial realities, and delivery commitments while maintaining high standards of quality.
A people-first leader who enjoys developing engineering talent, building strong teams, and creating an environment where engineers can do their best work.
Dentsu Values
Will live the dentsu 8 Ways at all times: We Dream Loud, We Inspire Change, We Team Without Limits, We All Lead, We Make It Real, We Climb High, We Choose Excitement, We Are A Force For Good
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about.
So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.
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*Please include an updated CV in your application.
**We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified
Location:
Jakarta
Brand:
Merkle
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Permanent
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