Email Delivery & Infrastructure Specialist

About the Role : You will be responsible for the stability of a high-scale outbound engine sending 100,000+ emails daily across many domains, where deliverability is no longer marketing ops but true infrastructure. At this scale, any failure in authentication, domain reputation, list quality, volume patterns, or template structure—even for 30 minutes—can lead to Gmail blocking all sends, domains getting burned, client performance collapsing, and trust being destroyed. We need someone who can own this entire layer end-to-end, combining technical operations, domain engineering, and messaging quality to keep the system healthy and performant.Role PurposeProtect and optimize the full outbound email ecosystem so graph8 and all client accounts can reliably send 100k+ emails / day with : High inbox placementStable sender reputationZero domain burnoutPredictable performanceYou will own : Domain setup → Authentication → List hygiene → Copy quality → Volume orchestration → Continuous monitoringTop Responsibilities1. Domain & DNS OwnershipYou must be able to configure, debug, and maintain : SPFDKIMDMARCBIMIReverse DNSDomain pools / subdomainsAuthentication alignment across platforms2. Volume Engineering at ScalePlan and execute warm-upsDefine safe throttling rulesOrchestrate daily send volumesMaintain healthy sending patterns for 100k+ / dayPrevent domain poisoning and reputation drops3. Data & MonitoringInbox placement testingInterpret Gmail Postmaster ToolsAnalyse bounces, complaints, and reputation signals(Bonus) Ability to write basic SQL or Python for diagnostics4. List HygieneEnforce validationMaintain suppression listsKeep bounce rate consistentlyRemove spam traps and risky segments5. Template & Copy QualityYou must understand how language, tone, structure, links, CTAs, and HTML formats influence spam filters. This role requires both technical and qualitative judgment .Non-Negotiables- Experience managing high-volume outbound (50k–250k / day)- Deep, practical understanding of SPF / DKIM / DMARC- Experience with monitoring & validation tools- Experience with high-volume ESPs- Ability to work independently and protect entire domain ecosystem- Strong pattern recognition with Gmail behaviorDo NOT apply if you : Only worked in HubSpot / Marketo campaign opsOnly write email copyOnly know general email marketingNever managed >

10k / dayHave no DNS / domain experienceCandidate Snapshot3–5 years in email infrastructure, deliverability engineering, or technical marketing opsStrong analytical + diagnostic mindsetComfortable running checklists, audits, and remediation workflowsExperience working with multiple clients or multiple sending environmentsPragmatic, low-ego, and execution-focusedSuccess Outcomes (30 / 60 / 90 Days)30 DaysFull audit of domains, DNS, templates, sending poolsDaily monitoring system in placeAll lists validated + suppression rules active60 DaysWarm-ups stabilizedGmail inbox rate ≥ 90%Template scoring system implemented90 DaysFull infrastructure documented & automatedOwner of the entire outbound layer with no escalations