About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Campaign Developer to architect, develop, and optimize high-impact email campaigns that drive engagement, retention, and conversion.
This role is ideal for a technically proficient developer with deep experience in HTML / CSS for email, marketing automation platforms, and a strong understanding of digital communication strategies.
Email Campaign Development
As a Principal Campaign Developer, you will collaborate closely with creative, marketing, and technical teams to deliver cutting-edge email experiences that perform seamlessly across devices and Responsibilities :
- Design, build, and maintain responsive HTML emails that are visually appealing, functional, and optimized for all major email clients and devices.
- Ensure pixel-perfect fidelity between design mockups and final email output.
- Implement dynamic content blocks, personalization, and conditional logic in email templates.
Marketing Platform Integration
Build and configure email campaigns within major Email Service Providers (ESPs) like Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC), Adobe Campaign, ExactTarget, or similar platforms.Leverage AMPscript, Handlebars, or similar scripting languages for dynamic personalization and data-driven content delivery.Integrate third-party APIs to pull in real-time data and automate campaign workflows.Code Quality & Testing
Optimize code for maximum deliverability and rendering consistency across Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, and mobile clients.Use tools such as Litmus, Email on Acid, or Inbox Inspector to perform cross-platform rendering tests.Debug and resolve rendering issues or ESP-specific limitations.Campaign Automation & Workflow Design
Collaborate with marketing automation strategists to develop complex workflows and journey builder sequences.Implement triggers, user segmentation, and drip campaigns with performance-focused logic.Asset & Design Management
Work with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) and tools like Figma to manage assets and convert visual concepts into functional emails.Maintain a design system and reusable code modules for consistency and Technical Skills :Strong expertise in HTML5 and CSS3 specifically for email development (table-based layouts, inline styles, media queries, etc.Proficiency with JavaScript basics for interactive email components (where supported).Experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Adobe Campaign, ExactTarget, or other major ESPs.Hands-on experience in AMPscript, SQL, or scripting languages used in ESPs.Familiarity with responsive frameworks like Foundation for Emails (Ink) or custom media query-based solutions.Knowledge of CAN-SPAM, GDPR, and email deliverability best Skills :Experience with marketing automation tools (e.g. , Journey Builder, Automation Studio).Understanding of REST / SOAP APIs for campaign data integration and personalization.Familiarity with version control tools such as Git for email asset management.Exposure to email analytics, A / B testing, and performance reporting :Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.5+ years of experience in email campaign development, preferably in a lead or senior technical role(ref : hirist.tech)
Skills Required
ink, Css3, Sql, Git, Javascript, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Html5, Exacttarget, Adobe Campaign