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 razorfish.com.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 FreeMarker, 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional information

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 Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more

Matching Gifts programs

Flexible working arrangements

‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)

Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range : $54,910 - $79,530. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11 / 30 / 25.