Twilio SendGrid Expert
Posted on June 20, 2025
Job Description
- Role: Twilio SendGrid Expert (Remote)
- Start: Immediate
- Engagement: 4�5 days/week
- Location: Remote
- Project Overview:
- Our client, a prominent organization based in Oxford, is seeking a highly skilled Twilio SendGrid Expert to support a critical communications initiative. The project aims to deliver high-volume, transactional email updates�ranging from 3 to 10 million emails annually�to customers subscribed to order line notifications.
- The SendGrid solution will be integrated with Salesforce (SFDC) and connected via MuleSoft. Early-stage shaping was completed using Marketing Cloud; however, due to scale and technical considerations, the client has shifted focus to Twilio SendGrid and now requires expert guidance for architecture and implementation.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the technical and architectural design of the Twilio SendGrid email solution.
- Implement best practices for scalable and reliable email delivery, with a strong focus on email deliverability and avoiding spam traps.
- Design, build, and configure Twilio SendGrid components to meet business needs.
- Develop and test custom email templates for order line update notifications.
- Work closely with Salesforce and MuleSoft teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
- Provide technical support and optimization guidance during UAT and Hypercare phases.
- Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven hands-on experience with Twilio SendGrid setup, configuration, and architecture.
- Strong knowledge of email deliverability best practices (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, IP warming, reputation management).
- Experience building responsive email templates using SendGrid�s template engine or code editor.
- Understanding of high-volume email sending strategies (throttling, batching, A/B testing).
- Experience working in Waterfall project environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Nice to Have:
- Salesforce platform knowledge (Sales/Service Cloud or Marketing Cloud).
- MuleSoft integration experience, particularly with Salesforce or external APIs.
- Familiarity with compliance and regulatory standards for email (e.g., GDPR, CAN-SPAM).
Required Skills
No specific skills listed.