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Austin, Texas
"Roman knows his stuff! I am very happy with the work he provided. He was very responsive and offered actionable suggestions. I will definitely work with him again." "Roman is highly communicative and responsive. He is on top of his schedule and was able to deliver the task way ahead of schedule with great quality! Job well done!" "Great work!!! Roman is a professional and excellent communicator. He has good knowledge of the development of marketing strategies and the best-working features in it. In the project he informed me about every step of the way, all problems solved quickly and effectively. Thanks for the great work and very satisfied overall, would recommend and hire again." ------------------------------ Senior Email & CRM Marketing Specialist with 5+ years of full-cycle experience across a wide range of industries: ▶️ Retail & eCommerce (home goods, kitchen appliances, furniture, fashion, automotive) ▶️ Food & dairy ▶️ Beauty ▶️ Medical products & services ▶️ SaaS ▶️ Legal ▶️ Construction ▶️ Financial services ▶️ Health & wellness ▶️ Education, ▶️ Travel & hospitality ▶️ Subscription-based businesses. I cover the full program - not just one piece of it: ✅ Strategy & audience segmentation ✅ Lifecycle automation - flows, triggers, behavioral logic ✅ Campaign planning, scheduling & calendar management ✅ HTML/CSS email development - responsive, Outlook-proof, dark mode ready ✅ Deliverability - IP warming, domain reputation, list hygiene ✅ A/B testing with structured hypothesis and reporting ✅ Performance analytics & revenue attribution ✅ Platform migration between ESPs ✅ Cross-functional collaboration with product, design & analytics teams Platforms: 🟤 Klaviyo 🔘 Iterable 🔵 Braze 🟠 SFMC 🟢 HubSpot 🟡 ActiveCampaign ⚪️ Omnisend 🔴 Brevo 🟠 Acoustic 🟢 Marketo 🟡 Mailchimp ⚪️ SendGrid I'm open to ongoing projects and long-term partnerships, and always aim to find the best balance between quality, performance, and budget - whether you're building a retention program from scratch, optimizing an existing lifecycle setup, or need a reliable hand across the full email channel. 📩 Let's talk about your program.
- Audience Segmentation & Targeting
- Email Management
- Email Deliverability
- Email Marketing Strategy
- Multiple Email Account Management
- Email Campaign Setup
- Email Campaign Optimization
- Trigger Email Setup
- Trigger Email Optimization
- Email Automation
- Email Testing
- Email Marketing Report
- Email Template Development
- Email Marketing Consultation
- HTML
- Email Marketing
- Salesforce Email Studio
- Email Copywriting
- Email List
- Email Software
Lahore, Pakistan
Hi, I’m Muhammad — an Email Deliverability & DNS Specialist with over 100+ projects delivered helping businesses ensure their emails get delivered (not in spam or junk). Do you have issues like high bounce rates, emails being flagged as spam, or delays because of the wrong SPF, DKIM, or DMARC setup? What I offer: • Precise DNS configuration (NS, A, MX, CNAME, TXT) • Full setup of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC policies and reporting • Email infrastructure audits & fixes (reviews of current setup, blacklist monitoring, etc.) • Migrations (Zoho → Office 365, or Google Workspace) while preserving deliverability and minimizing downtime Achievement samples: • Helped Clients reduce spam complaints by 70% after implementing strict DMARC policies • Increased inbox placement for Clients from 50% to 95% within two weeks via corrective DNS & reputation fixes Communication & reliability: I’m responsive, detail-oriented, and treat your inbox as seriously as you do. Let’s chat and I’ll show you how to get your email deliverability back to 100%
- IT Support
- DNS
- Office 365
- Microsoft Outlook
- Email Support
- Email Deliverability
- Google Workspace
- Email Management
- Google Workspace Administration
- Data Migration
- System Administration
- Domain Migration
- GoDaddy
- Migration
- Cloudflare
Sacramento, California
Hi, I’m Regina 😊 I help businesses improve their email marketing through strategic campaigns, automations, and customer journey flows that help keep leads and customers engaged instead of slipping through the cracks. Most clients come to me when their emails feel scattered, inconsistent, or they know they should be doing more with email but don’t know what the next step should be. I help create a clear, organized system behind the scenes so everything works together more effectively and feels easier to manage long term. Credentials & Expertise: ✔ $1M+ earned for clients as a Top Rated Plus freelancer ✔ Experience across Klaviyo, HubSpot, Mailchimp, and similar platforms ✔ Background in business + technical systems What I Bring to Your Business: ✔ Organized email systems that work together ✔ Automations for leads, customers, and ongoing engagement ✔ Campaigns that feel consistent and on-brand ✔ Better targeting so customers get more relevant emails ✔ Clear planning behind the scenes so email feels easier to manage ✔ Strategy focused on long-term growth and retention Extra Value for My Clients: ✔ Custom strategy flowcharts to map out your email system ✔ Clear planning for automations, campaigns, and follow-up ✔ A more organized view of how your emails work together ✨What Clients Say✨ ✔ “Regina mapped out our full email lifecycle with a detailed flowchart before building anything. She identified gaps in our customer journey, cleaned up our segmentation, and implemented automations that actually made sense together. What felt scattered before is now a clear, structured system.” ✔ “We brought Regina in during a migration and she handled everything from setup to integrations and automation. She made sure nothing broke, improved the overall structure, and left us with a system that’s much easier to manage and build on.” ✔ "Regina was incredibly organized and easy to work with throughout the entire project. She helped simplify what felt overwhelming, explained things clearly, and built a much more structured email system that finally made sense for our business.” 📩 Thanks for taking the time to read my profile! I’d love to learn more about what you’re working on. Send me a quick message and let’s chat. :-)
- Email Marketing
- Email Campaign
- Email Marketing Strategy
- Email Marketing Consultation
- Mailchimp
- HubSpot
- Klaviyo
- MailerLite
- Constant Contact
- Email Automation
- Email Design
- Email & Newsletter
- Email Template
Bogra, Bangladesh
I am Razu Ahmed, a Virtual Assistant, Email Marketing, Email Deliverability, SendGrid, Go High Level (GHL), Keap (Infusionsoft), Hubspot, Active Campaign, ZOHO, MailChimp, Sales Force, Klaviyo, Brevo, Sales Handy, Beehiiv, Apollo, Instantly, Lead Generation, Digital Marketing and Social Media Marketing expert. I have been working for the last 12 years in the listed fields. In this period, I have done more than 100 projects successfully. I am a well-known person of various CRMs like Keap (Infusionsoft), Go High Level (GHL), Active Campaign, Honeybook, Hubspot, MailChimp, Salesforce, Momence, Close, and ZOHO CRM. I am proficient in Campaign Building, Automation, Integration, Tag Management, Contact Management, Lead Segmentation, and Customer Management of various CRMs. I am also an expert in various Email Marketing tools like Sendgrid, Brevo (SendinBlue), Apollo, Instantly, Planning Marketing Strategies, and other Digital Marketing tasks. I am an admin support expert with real experience in Virtual Assistant, Web Research, Lead Generation, LinkedIn Lead collection, Email Handling, Customer Service, and Data Entry work. I am a well-known person in Amazon, Alibaba, and Aliexpress product research. I am also an expert in Social Media Marketing like Facebook, Twitter (X), TikTok, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn Marketing etc. I know how to handle websites that are built by WordPress, JavaScript, Python, Shopify, Zoomla, PHP, Laravel, and WooCommerce. I always try to satisfy my clients with my best quality work. I am a self-motivated and honest person with truthfulness. Thank you for reading my bio. I know your time is precious. Regards, Razu Ahmed
- SendGrid
- Lead Generation
- Social Media Marketing
- Keap
- Email Campaign Setup
- Email Marketing
- Administrative Support
- Digital Marketing Management
- Cold Email
- CRM Software
- Warm Leads
- Customer Service
- CRM Automation
- Marketing Campaign Setup & Implementation
- Campaign Reporting
Opole, Poland
I'm an Email Developer and Email Marketing Strategist with a programming background in AI-powered automation and system architecture. With 15+ years of experience, 4,000+ projects delivered for 1,900+ clients worldwide, I build production-ready email systems - not just templates - combining clean HTML/CSS, lifecycle automation, marketing strategy, deliverability expertise, and AI-driven workflows under one roof. Top Rated Plus on Upwork with $700K+ in earnings. What I do: 1. Email Development (Core) Custom HTML/CSS email builds - mobile-responsive, dark-mode-ready, cross-client tested. I work across Mailchimp, HubSpot, Salesforce / Pardot, Marketo, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign, Campaign Monitor, SendGrid, and Iterable. In 2015, Mailchimp recognised me for identifying and fixing critical rendering bugs in their templates. Certified Mailchimp Partner. 2. Email Marketing Strategy & Execution End-to-end email marketing - audits, campaign planning, segmentation, lifecycle automation (welcome, nurture, re-engagement, winback), A/B testing, and performance optimisation. I build scalable, compliant email programs with predictable long-term performance. I handle both strategy and execution end-to-end. 3. AI Architecture & Intelligent Automation I build AI-powered audit and automation systems connected directly to your ESP/CRM via MCP servers. AI analyses your flows, campaigns, deliverability, and engagement data in real time - producing structured audit reports and prioritised fix lists. Examples: automated Klaviyo flow audits with copy rewrites, real-time deliverability monitoring, and engagement scoring. I also build RAG MCP servers that let AI reference your internal docs, brand guidelines, and performance history during audits and content generation. 4. Front-End & Automation Development Custom applications, internal tools, dashboards, and integrations using JavaScript, Python, React, Google Apps Script, and n8n. I connect CRMs, ESPs, databases, Google Sheets, and APIs into unified automated workflows. Core services: ★ Custom email development (HTML/CSS, dark mode, responsive, cross-client) ★ Email marketing strategy, audits & campaign execution ★ AI-powered ESP/CRM audits via MCP server integration ★ RAG MCP servers for context-aware AI recommendations & content generation ★ Lifecycle automation (welcome, onboarding, nurture, re-engagement, winback, lead scoring) ★ Deliverability setup & troubleshooting (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, sender reputation) ★ Segmentation strategy (openers, clickers, inactive users, RFM, predictive) ★ A/B testing, reporting & performance optimisation ★ Advanced ESP customisation (HubSpot HubL, Salesforce AMPscript, Marketo Velocity) ★ AI agents & n8n automation systems ★ CRM & ESP integrations (HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, ActiveCampaign) ★ Custom Google Sheets & Apps Script solutions (dashboards, triggers, integrations) ★ API-based integrations & webhook workflows ★ Cross-client email testing (Litmus, Email on Acid, dark mode, Outlook VML fixes) Why work with me: ★ 15+ years in email development and email marketing ★ 4,000+ projects for 1,800+ clients (Microsoft, Netflix, Unilever, Toyota, Adobe, BBC, Meta, Amazon Prime Video, TikTok, Adidas, Sony, Coca-Cola, Hyundai, LG, Renault, Bayer, 3M, and more) ★ Member of 32 Upwork Talent Cloud groups (Enterprise Professionals, Microsoft UTC, Netflix Print Production, Unilever, Tata Communications, Holland & Barrett, Janus Henderson, and others) ★ AI-powered audit and automation capabilities (MCP + RAG architecture) ★ End-to-end ownership - strategy, development, execution, optimisation ★ Clean, maintainable code and scalable architecture Certificates: HubSpot Marketing Software, HubSpot Email Marketing, HubSpot Contextual Marketing, Mailchimp Email Automations, Mailchimp Foundations, Python (Alison), Salesforce for Admins, Managing DNS, Advanced CSS Media Queries, Google Ads Measurement. Skills: HTML5, CSS, Email Development, Email Deliverability, AMPscript, HubSpot HubL, Marketo Velocity, JavaScript, Python, React, Google Apps Script, n8n, APIs & Webhooks, MCP Servers, RAG Architecture, AI Agents, Marketing Automation, CRM Integrations I use AI as a development and analysis accelerator - speeding up coding, testing, auditing, and iteration - while maintaining full control over architecture, logic, and production quality. Availability: ★ Mon–Thu: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST ★ Friday: 3:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
- SendGrid
- HubSpot
- Mailchimp
- Pardot
- Marketo
- HTML5
- Salesforce
- Email & Newsletter
- Email Marketing
- Email Template
- CSS
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- Google Cloud Platform
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San Diego, California
✅ ***EXPERT-VETTED - TOP 1% of FREELANCERS ON UPWORK*** Email Marketing/Automation Professional with over 17 years of experience in marketing automation, email campaign management, email template design, email marketing engagement, marketing tech stack integration, and results analysis using MailChimp, Klaviyo, Constant Contact, Zapier, and Zoho Campaigns. ✅ MailChimp Certified - MailChimp Foundations Certification - Email Automations Certificate - Email Marketing Certifications Are you looking to spend less time managing your email marketing? Does your marketing tech stack need a review and efficiency improvement? Do you want to free up time so that you can get back to making the valuable business decisions that impact your bottom line? I can help with that and more. ✅My marketing automation and email marketing expertise ranges from marketing platforms such as MailChimp, Klaviyo, Constant Contact, GoHighLevel, Hubspot, Zoho + more to setting up custom workflows using Zapier and other programs such as: - Shopify - Gravity Forms - Formstack - Chargebee - Unbounce - Instapage - Act Blue - And More When it comes to elevating your email marketing strategy, automation, and template design, your search for specialized knowledge and unmatched expertise you can stop looking. ✅ I can help you automate your marketing to save you precious time. Focus on what matters; running your business and making money. As an experienced email marketer, I possess a proven track record of devising comprehensive email marketing automation strategies, designing and coding visually appealing email template designs, data management, and organization, managing subscriber lists, executing deployments, and analyzing metrics. My approach is results-driven, with your goals serving as my primary objectives. Together, we will ensure your email marketing automation endeavors yield tangible outcomes!
- Mailchimp
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- Marketing Automation
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- Email Automation
- Campaign Management
- Zapier
- Marketing Automation Strategy
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How to Hire a Sengrid API Developer
Email communication is at the heart of customer engagement, and integrating an email service like SendGrid via its API can significantly improve your marketing and transactional emails. A SendGrid API developer is skilled in setting up, customizing, and integrating SendGrid with your application to streamline email processes and enhance delivery rates, often incorporating integrations with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure for scalability.
This guide will walk you through the steps of finding and hiring a skilled SendGrid API developer to meet your business needs.
What is a SendGrid API developer?
A SendGrid API developer is a professional skilled in integrating and customizing the SendGrid platform using its API (Application Programming Interface). They handle the technical implementation of SendGrid’s email services into your application, enabling you to send transactional emails, manage email campaigns, and ensure optimal email deliverability.
SendGrid API developers often have experience working with backend and fullstack technologies, integrating the API with various frameworks and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Firebase. They are proficient in multiple programming languages such as Ruby, Python, JavaScript, and Node.js, and can also work on front-end integration, managing the user-facing parts of the email system. They focus on authentication, API security, and performance, ensuring reliable and real-time email delivery.
Benefits of hiring a SendGrid API developer
Hiring a SendGrid API developer provides numerous advantages:
- Expert implementation. A developer ensures that your email marketing and transactional emails are seamlessly integrated into your application, using industry-standard RESTful APIs.
- Automation. Set up automated email flows for lead generation, order confirmations, and other triggered emails using SendGrid's API.
- Custom solutions. Tailored email solutions that match your business’s specific requirements, often utilizing cloud platforms like AWS or Azure for scalability.
- Improved email deliverability. Developers can optimize email sending settings, reduce the likelihood of your emails landing in spam folders, and integrate real-time metrics tracking.
- Scalability. With a custom SendGrid API integration, your email infrastructure can grow with your business, handling larger email volumes without compromising performance.
Six steps to hire a SendGrid API developer
Follow these steps to find the right SendGrid API developer for your business:
Step 1: Define your project scope
Start by outlining the exact SendGrid API integration needs of your business. This could involve transactional email automation, managing email campaigns, or implementing API features like email analytics, authentication, or template management. Specify if you need integration with other services such as Twilio, AWS, or Firebase.
Step 2: Create a detailed job post
In your Job description, clearly define the technical skills required, such as experience with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and programming languages like Ruby, JavaScript, or Python. Mention if you need expertise in both backend and front-end development, and whether the role is full-time or part-time.
Step 3: Search for candidates
Use Upwork’s search filters to find developers with years of experience integrating SendGrid APIs and working on real-time email automation projects. Look for candidates with a strong track record of delivering high-quality email solutions, and vet them by checking their previous work and soft skills like communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Step 4: Review portfolios and interview candidates
Evaluate their past work with SendGrid integrations, focusing on their experience with RESTful APIs, cloud platforms like AWS, Twilio, and frameworks for both front-end and backend development. During the interview, assess their knowledge of API security, authentication, and debugging complex email flows. Ask for examples of how they’ve worked with development teams or collaborated with other programmers.
Step 5: Discuss terms and rates
Agree on pricing, project timelines, and key deliverables. For larger integrations, consider structuring payments around milestones such as API setup, email testing, and full integration of SendGrid into your platform. Ensure the developer is clear about onboarding processes and collaboration with your development team.
Step 6: Start with a small project
Start with a smaller task, such as setting up email templates, debugging a simple transactional flow, or automating a real-time email notification system. This allows you to evaluate the developer’s technical expertise and communication skills before proceeding with a larger project.
How to write a SendGrid API developer job post
A clear and detailed job post will help you attract top talent. Here’s how to structure it:
Job post title
Your job post title should clearly reflect your needs. Examples include:
- SendGrid API developer needed for email integration and automation with AWS
- Experienced developer for SendGrid email marketing API setup using Python
- SendGrid API expert to implement transactional email system integrated with Twilio
Project description
In your Job description, provide details on what you need. Be specific about the kind of emails you’ll be sending (e.g., marketing emails, transactional emails) and your goals for the API integration. Mention any specific programming languages, frameworks, or cloud platforms like AWS or Firebase.
Example: “We’re looking for a SendGrid API developer to integrate email sending functionality into our web application. The project includes setting up transactional email notifications, creating dynamic email templates, and ensuring email deliverability optimization. Familiarity with Ruby, Node.js, Twilio, and API security is required. Experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms is a plus.”
Job responsibilities
Outline the key tasks for your SendGrid API developer, such as:
- Integrating SendGrid API into your web application
- Creating and managing dynamic email templates
- Setting up transactional email triggers and automations
- Implementing email tracking and analytics using SendGrid’s API
- Ensuring optimal email deliverability rates and compliance with regulations
- Troubleshooting and debugging issues related to the API or email system
Qualifications
Specify the qualifications and experience needed for the role:
- Strong experience with SendGrid API, RESTful APIs, and email integration
- Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Firebase
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Ruby, Python, PHP, or Node.js
- Familiarity with front-end technologies like CSS, HTML, and JavaScript
- Understanding of email marketing concepts, authentication, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, CAN-SPAM)
- Experience with debugging and optimizing real-time email systems
What to know before hiring a SendGrid API developer
Before hiring a SendGrid API developer, it’s important to understand what you need from the integration. Do you require transactional emails, marketing emails, or both? Should the developer focus on automation or integrate email analytics to help track performance? Having a clear picture of your business’s email needs, including which cloud platform to use (e.g., AWS, Azure), will help you set expectations and assess potential candidates more effectively.
Demand for SendGrid API developers in 2024
As businesses rely more on email marketing and automation to engage with customers, the demand for SendGrid API developers is expected to grow in 2024. Companies, especially startups and ecommerce businesses, are increasingly turning to API-based solutions like SendGrid to scale their email operations and ensure real-time deliverability. This trend highlights the ongoing need for developers who specialize in integrating SendGrid, along with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.
Common projects for SendGrid API developers
SendGrid API developers typically work on a variety of projects, including:
- Transactional email setup. Automating order confirmations, password resets, and other triggered emails.
- Email marketing automation. Setting up campaigns, segmenting lists, and managing lead generation through email.
- Template management. Creating dynamic, responsive email templates using SendGrid’s API.
- Email analytics. Integrating email tracking features to monitor opens, clicks, and deliverability.
- API security and authentication. Ensuring that email data is securely transmitted and stored on cloud platforms like AWS or Firebase.
Industries hiring SendGrid API developers
SendGrid API developers are in demand across a variety of industries, including:
- Ecommerce and online retail
- Startups and SaaS companies
- Healthcare and finance sectors needing transactional email systems
- Marketing agencies looking to improve email automation for their clients
- Technology companies integrating email systems into their software platforms
Cost to hire a SendGrid API developer
The cost of hiring a SendGrid API developer varies depending on the complexity of your project and the developer’s experience. On average, you can expect to pay between $50 to $100 per hour on Upwork for SendGrid integration services, with some highly experienced developers charging more based on project complexity.
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Frequently asked questions
What qualifications should I look for in a SendGrid API developer?
Look for developers with proven experience integrating the SendGrid API, particularly in setting up transactional emails and email automation. They should have expertise in programming languages like Ruby, Python, or Node.js, and knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS or Azure. Strong communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate with a development team, are essential.
How long does it take to integrate SendGrid’s API?
The time it takes to integrate SendGrid API depends on the complexity of the project. Simple integrations, like setting up transactional emails, can take a few days, while more complex integrations involving automation and real-time tracking may take several weeks.
What email features can SendGrid API developers implement?
SendGrid API developers can implement a wide range of email features, including transactional emails, email tracking, automation, and managing email templates. They can also integrate email performance analytics to help you optimize email deliverability and engagement.
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