Software Engineer - Email Marketing

Email Marketing Engineer (Zeta Platform Preferred) Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled Email Marketing Engineer with hands‑on expertise in email campaigns, marketing automations, audience segmentation , and experience working with Zeta Global (preferred). This role involves driving end‑to‑end campaign execution, managing marketing workflows, and configuring MarTech systems to support digital engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of marketing operations experience, technical proficiency, and problem‑solving capability. Key Responsibilities Campaign Execution & Automation Build, execute, and optimize email marketing campaigns , automations, and customer journeys. Configure and manage audience segmentation, targeting logic, and personalization strategies . Set up campaign workflows, journey orchestration, and trigger‑based automations across channels. Ensure seamless integration of campaign elements within Zeta (email, mobile, web, ads). Cross‑Channel Execution Configure and deploy multi‑channel communications including: Email SMS Push notifications Paid media/ad targeting (where applicable) Data Management & Technical Operations Upload, validate, and manage customer data files (CSV, JSON, database extracts). Write and execute basic SQL queries to extract, segment, and analyse customer data. Support API-based integrations, scripting, or automation enhancements (JavaScript/Python is a plus). Maintain documentation of workflows, processes, and best practices. Collaboration & Governance Work closely with marketing, product, and engineering teams to align campaign execution with business goals. Ensure compliance with data governance, deliverability standards, and platform best practices. Required Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of experience in email marketing, CRM, or marketing automation platforms. Hands-on experience in: HTML/CSS/JS Email campaigns Automations & workflows Audience segmentation Zeta Platform (preferred) Experience with other platforms is a plus: Salesforce Marketing Cloud Adobe Campaign Similar marketing automation ecosystems Strong understanding of data flows , segmentation logic, and campaign execution lifecycle. Basic proficiency in SQL , APIs, or scripting languages (JavaScript/Python beneficial). Strong analytical mindset with excellent troubleshooting skills and high attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing Technology , or related fields. Prior experience in Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) is preferred. Originally posted on Himalayas