Posted 2 Days Ago Job ID: 2109227 18 quotes received

Email Deliverability Expert

Fixed Price$1k-$2.5k
Quotes (18)  ·  Premium Quotes (0)  ·  Invited (0)  ·  Hired (0)

  Send before: August 13, 2025

Send a Quote

Programming & Development Networking, Hardware & System Admin

`We are looking for an experienced Email Deliverability & Infrastructure Specialist to audit, configure, and optimize our email setup. The ideal candidate will ensure our emails reach inboxes and comply with global standards. This role requires deep technical expertise in email protocols and infrastructure.

**Our top priority is to resolve our current Gmail blacklist sender IP/domain issue (error code: 550 5.7.1) and restore inbox placement.



Must-Have Qualifications (Requirements 1–5):

  1. Email Authentication Protocols
    • Expert-level knowledge of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
    • Ability to identify and resolve authentication issues
  2. IP & Domain Reputation Management
    • Experience with blacklist monitoring, IP warming, and using tools like Google Postmaster Tools or Cisco Talos
  3. SMTP & Email Infrastructure
    • Deep understanding of SMTP relays, MTA behavior, and ESPs like SendGrid, Mailgun, or Amazon SES
  4. Inbox Placement Optimization
    • Proven strategies for maximizing inbox rates across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, etc.
    • Experience with seed testing, inbox monitoring, and deliverability audits
  5. Compliance & Privacy Regulations
    • Solid understanding of CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CASL, and opt-in practices

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Skills 6–10):

  1. DNS & Hosting Configuration
    • Familiarity with DNS records: MX, PTR, BIMI, etc.
  2. Bounce & Complaint Handling
    • Ability to interpret bounce codes, manage FBLs, and build suppression logic
  3. Content & HTML Best Practices
    • Knowledge of how HTML structure, spam trigger words, and subject lines affect deliverability
    • Experience in responsive, mobile-first email design
  4. Data Hygiene & List Management
    • Expertise in list segmentation, engagement filtering, and user sunsetting techniques
  5. Analytics & Reporting
    • Skilled in using Litmus, 250ok, or MailMonitor
    • Ability to track and report on open/click rates, bounce rates, and inbox placement

Deliverables May Include:

  • Authentication audit and corrections (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • DNS record configuration and verification
  • Deliverability report with actionable recommendations
  • Blacklist status and reputation improvement plan
  • Inbox placement test results and optimization strategy



... Show more
Travis K United States