
Email Marketing QA Analyst
swipejobs • United States
Role & seniority: Email Marketing QA Analyst, contract/6 months; mid-level to senior (4–7 years in regression/functional testing)
Stack/tools: Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC); Journey/Triggered and Batch campaigns; Data Extensions; Contact Builder; AMPscript; HTML email structures; SQL validation; project/ticketing: JIRA, Workfront, or Monday.com; MS Office
Top 3 responsibilities
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Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and end-to-end test scripts for SFMC campaigns
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Validate SQL queries, segmentation logic, audience counts, and data flow; perform journey and trigger testing; manage defects/backlog
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Support environment management (UAT/Production) across SFMC and Salesforce Sales Cloud; assist release/deployment processes; consolidate stakeholder feedback
Must-have skills
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Hands-on SFMC experience; regression/functional testing in marketing automation
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Validation of triggered, journey-based, and batch campaigns; data extensions, Contact Builder, AMPscript (basic–intermediate)
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Testing methodologies (static/dynamic, black/white box), defect lifecycle, and back-end data validation
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Experience with JIRA/Workfront/Monday.com; MS Office; basic SQL
Nice-to-haves
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System integration testing experience; cross-client email validation (Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, mobile)
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Familiarity with release management and environment governance
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Location & work type: Eastern Time Zone; 6-month contract; interviews conducted on camera; US work authori
Full Description
Contract Length: 6 Months
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week
Time Zone Requirement: Eastern Time Zone
Position Overview The Email Marketing QA Analyst plays a critical role in the initial and ongoing testing of marketing automation campaigns, including email programs built and deployed through Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC).
This role bridges technical expertise, structured process development, and strong cross-functional communication. The ideal candidate will not only develop and automate test cases but also troubleshoot issues within Marketing Cloud throughout the testing lifecycle.
Primary Responsibilities Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios Build detailed and descriptive test scripts for business users to validate expected functionality Validate SQL queries, review segmentation logic, and cross-check audience counts and exclusion logic Maintain and continuously update QA validation checklists to align with evolving processes Manage QA processes and consolidate stakeholder feedback to identify, document, and troubleshoot issues Perform end-to-end journey testing, trigger testing, and data flow validation Provide structured feedback and recommendations to support new development initiatives Support environment management (UAT, Production) across platforms including Salesforce Sales Cloud and Salesforce Marketing Cloud Assist in release management and deployment processes across environments Manage and prioritize backlog of defects, bugs, enhancements, and feature requests
Required Skills & Competencies Hands-on experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud (required)
Experience validating
- Triggered sends
- Journey-based campaigns
- Batch campaigns
Strong understanding of
- Automation lifecycle
- Regression testing cycle
- Defect lifecycle management
Working knowledge of
- Data Extensions (DEs)
- Attribute relationships and Contact Builder
- Subscriber attributes and personalization strings
- AMPscript (basic to intermediate proficiency)
- Dynamic content rules
- Experience using project management and ticketing tools such as JIRA, Workfront, or Monday.com
Solid understanding of testing methodologies including
- Static and dynamic testing
- Black box and white box testing
- Experience in system integration testing (preferred)
Required Experience 4–7 years of experience in regression and functional testing environments, preferably within financial services platforms Cross-client email validation experience (Outlook, Gmail, Apple Mail, and mobile email clients) Strong understanding of responsive HTML email structures
Experience with
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- QTP (Mandatory)
- Marketing automation platforms, specifically Salesforce Marketing Cloud
Please note – All interviews for this role will be conducted on camera with both Swipejobs and the client and will be recorded for future reference. ** Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants requiring work authorization or visas for positions currently available. We kindly request that only candidates who already possess the legal right to work in the United States apply for consideration ** California residents will not be considered*