Email Systems Engineer
We are a fully remote team seeking a skilled Email Systems Engineer with a DevOps mindset to join our team. You will be responsible for managing, optimizing, and scaling our email infrastructure (SMTP, IMAP, Postfix, Haraka), ensuring high deliverability rates, and maintaining the reliability and security of our email systems. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with our development team to integrate and innovate email-related solutions while contributing to the scalability of our platform.
ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement, and maintain email server infrastructure (Postfix, Haraka).
Manage email protocols such as SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 to ensure seamless operation.
Implement and optimize email authentication standards (SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
Support the Dev team with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
Monitor and troubleshoot email deliverability issues, resolving reputation or bounce problems.
Ensure the email infrastructure meets security and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, CAN-SPAM).
Automate routine maintenance tasks to improve efficiency and system reliability.
Maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and best practices.
Stay updated on industry trends and propose improvements to our email architecture.
Strong experience with email systems and protocols (Postfix, Haraka, Dovecot, Cyrus, SMTP, IMAP).
Proficiency in Linux server administration.
Experience with DNS management, including SPF, DKIM, DMARC configuration.
Knowledge of email deliverability strategies, reputation monitoring, and anti-spam measures.
Familiarity with DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and CI/CD workflows.
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).
Programming/scripting skills in Python.
Understanding of database management systems (PostgreSQL).
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Self-driven and able to work independently in a remote environment.