Front End HTML Email Developer

About the Company:
Join the SOR Technology team to become part of one of the fastest growing companies in the travel  industry.  SOR Technology, a 12 year old California based Tech Company, is a leader in travel technology  and fulfillment services, named as one of the top travel companies on the INC 500 in 2010 and the INC  5000 in 2011, 2014 and 2015.

SOR Technology works with affinity groups, corporations, and resorts around the world to ensure their  customers, members, users, and employees enjoy travel options that fit their lifestyle, expectation, and  budget. We provide innovative and supportive online user experiences to make choices easier and  promotes continued engagement. We do this by partnering with suppliers and vendors in the travel industry, as well as vacation ownership groups, to develop attractive travel options available through a  unique and customized online experience.

Job Summary: 
We are currently offering the Front End HTML Email Develop to create emails and landing pages within our web based marketing automation tool. This position will be a telecommute role working directly with the marketing team based in California.

This role would be responsible for creating both exceptional HTML email and XHTML/HTML5 web pages, as well as some light work on design modification and image creation. As a highly motivated, self-starter and team player, you will be responsible for all aspects of HTML/Email Development, including understanding business requirements, designing technical solutions, implementation and maintenance. You will work closely with marketing and design teams to create HTML and inline CSS based advertising content for desktop, iOS and other mobile platforms. Basic understanding of marketing automation technologies used to develop emails and landing pages is a big plus.

Responsibilities:
• Produce desktop and mobile responsive HTML emails and XHTML/HTML5 web pages from design comps, ensuring exceptionally high quality using licensed ESP
• Ensure rendering consistency of email campaigns across multiple clients (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook) and browsers.
• Works directly with design team to drive innovation and develop concepts in email, new media, social media, application, mobile, user experience and overall brand interactivity
• Identifies, adapts and promotes efficiencies in the production of design and user experience creation
• Experience with and knowledge about modern web/email standards and overall best practices in email and on the web including responsive design
• Manage the email creation process using (Marketo) email automation/broadcast system
• Optimize graphic elements
• Work well in agile, fast paced, production driven, and deadline oriented environment
• Multi-task, prioritize and manage workload
• Professional demeanor and strong client relationship skills

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least three-four years working as a full-time developer
• Expert experience writing hand-coded, mobile responsive HTML and CSS for web development and email
• Strong technical skills including expertise in HTML, CSS (media queries) and the Adobe Suite
• Expert knowledge of QA process and implementation of QA fixes, cross-browser/email client limitations, debugging, compatibility issues, code fixes and workarounds
• Experience in an ESP (i.e. Marketo, Pardot, HubSpot) preferred
• Solid understanding of email platform functionality, data integration/APIs, CAN-SPAM and CASL compliance, and email best practices
• Familiar with W3C standards and specifications
• Knowledge of web analytics tools (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Superior attention to detail while dealing with complex projects and time-sensitive materials
• Working knowledge of Photoshop