Engineer - Email Developer

Company description

Hi there! We’re Razorfish. We’ve been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What’s different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common.

We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at

• Responsibilities Actively participate in hands‑on programming tasks to assist in the development of client solutions.
• Collaborate effectively within project teams, supporting the timely delivery of high‑quality code and meeting project objectives.
• Embrace learning opportunities to enhance your understanding of new technologies and tools within your career path. Seek guidance and feedback from experienced colleagues to refine your skills and contribute to project success.

1. Core Technical Skills (The "Must-Haves")

• HTML for Email:
  Expert‑level knowledge of writing semantic, table‑based HTML layouts that are robust and compatible with a wide range of email clients.
• CSS for Email:
  Strong command of CSS, particularly inline CSS, and an understanding of which properties are supported or ignored by major email clients.
• Template language proficiency:
  Experience with templating languages such as Apache Free Marker, Handlebars.js, Jinja and others.
• Responsive & Mobile‑First Design:
  The ability to build emails that render perfectly on all screen sizes using media queries and fluid design techniques.
• Version Control:
  Proficiency with Git for code management and collaboration with other developers.

2. Email‑Specific Knowledge & Best Practices

• Email Client Rendering:
  Deep understanding of the quirks and inconsistencies between different email clients.
• Email Accessibility (A11y):
  Knowledge of how to make emails accessible to users with disabilities.
• Dark Mode Optimization:
  Experience in designing and coding emails that look great in both light and dark modes.
• Image Optimization:
  Ability to slice and optimize images for email to ensure fast load times.
• Deliverability Awareness:
  Understanding of concepts that affect email deliverability.

3. Platform & Tool Proficiency

• Email Service Providers (ESPs) / Marketing Automation Platforms:
  Hands‑on experience with platforms like Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), Marketo, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Braze, etc.
• Email Testing & QA Tools:
  Proficiency with tools like Litmus or Email on Acid to preview and debug emails.
• Development Workflow Automation:
  Proficiency with build tools and package managers to automate the development process. This includes:
  • Using npm to manage project dependencies (like SASS, inliners, etc.)
  • Writing and maintaining tasks with Gulp to compile preprocessors (SASS/LESS), inline CSS, optimize images, and create production‑ready email files.
• Data Handling:
  Proficiency in parsing data from sources like CSV files and API (JSON) responses. Ability to iterate through data structures (lists, arrays) using loops to

Education

• 1+ year(s) of experience and relevant education. A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, or expertise in one or more programming languages with hands on experience designing and building software applications.
• Degree or experience in computer science preferred.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best‑in‑class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual…