Marketing Manager (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape how a leading technology company engages with startup developers and technical founders during one of the most transformative periods in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. You will own the complete developer marketing strategy for an ecosystem designed to accelerate early-stage startups toward enterprise readiness. Working at the intersection of technical storytelling, developer advocacy, and strategic marketing, you will create credible, high-impact content that resonates with startup CTOs and engineering teams. This role requires someone who thinks like a builder, understands real developer workflows and decision points, and can translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions that developers trust and use. You will collaborate across engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to drive meaningful adoption and influence both product strategy and ecosystem programs. The position blends startup agility with enterprise-scale resources, offering the chance to build something foundational and highly visible that directly impacts thousands of developers worldwide.

Job Responsibilities

Own and execute the end-to-end developer marketing strategy for startup developers and CTOs, ensuring alignment with ecosystem goals and enterprise readiness objectives
Lead the creation of developer-focused technical content including tutorials, workflow guides, sample code narratives, product explainers, and integration documentation
Define and implement repeatable content formats, templates, editorial standards, and scalable content systems that maintain technical credibility across teams
Own distribution strategies across developer channels, using performance and usage data to optimize reach, engagement, and activation
Partner with engineering, developer relations, industry marketing teams, and program stakeholders to ensure technical accuracy and narrative alignment
Conduct ongoing research into developer signals, needs, workflows, and adoption moments to build deep empathy for startup developers and technical founders
Review developer engagement metrics to identify what content performs, where developers drop off, and which topics resonate with startup CTOs
Evaluate channel performance, adjust distribution plans, and identify opportunities to reach developers through trusted communities and pathways
Translate developer insights into actionable recommendations that influence product, marketing, and program strategy
Manage editorial backlog, refine content briefs, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality technical assets
Define success frameworks and measurement approaches for developer marketing initiatives, demonstrating impact through adoption milestones and engagement metrics
Support ecosystem programs by creating technical content and channel strategies that drive developer participation and enterprise pipeline development

Requirements

Three to five years of developer marketing experience with focus on technical content creation for developer audiences
Two to four years of hands-on experience with cloud architecture and platform services
Three to five years working with modern developer workflows and tooling ecosystems
Proven track record creating technical content that developers actually use and trust
Experience working directly with developers, engineers, or technical founders
Background collaborating with engineering or developer relations teams to ensure technical accuracy
Demonstrated ability to build scalable content systems or frameworks that maintain quality across teams
Experience using performance data and developer signals to refine content strategy and optimize distribution
Bachelor's degree in Marketing
Developer marketing and technical content creation with hands-on experience producing tutorials, workflow guides, and technical explainers
Cloud platform expertise with practical working knowledge of compute, AI/ML, data, security, and cost optimization services
Deep familiarity with modern developer tooling including version control, CI/CD, code hosting, API integration, and open-source ecosystems
Strong technical fluency enabling confident communication with engineers and technical founders
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, developer-ready content that builds trust and drives adoption
Understanding of startup developer workflows, decision points, and how technical founders evaluate cloud platforms and AI tooling
Data-driven approach to content strategy, channel optimization, and performance measurement
Cross-functional collaboration skills with ability to partner effectively across engineering, product, and marketing teams
Editorial and content operations capabilities including managing backlogs, defining standards, and maintaining quality at scale
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution ability to balance long-term planning with immediate content needs
Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools and how developers integrate AI capabilities into their applications
Understanding of typical startup engineering stacks and the technical challenges faced by early-stage companies

Additional Details

Location: Remote
Duration: 5 months
Pay Range*: $34 - $38.50 per hour
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
Job Status: Non-Exempt
Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.

This Role Is Eligible For The Following Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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