Senior n8n Engineer (Automation Architect)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior n8n Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable automation solutions across the organization. In this role, you will architect complex workflows, mentor team members, and drive automation strategy using n8n and related technologies.

You will work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver robust, secure, and maintainable integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, and implement complex workflows using n8n

Lead end-to-end automation initiatives across multiple business units

Build and manage integrations with APIs, third-party platforms, and internal systems

Establish best practices for workflow design, testing, monitoring, and deployment

Optimize workflows for scalability, performance, and fault tolerance

Implement advanced error handling, retry logic, logging, and alerting systems

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance

Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Manage and maintain self-hosted n8n environments (including scaling and uptime)

Ensure security, compliance, and data governance across all workflows

Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, and automation strategies

Required Skills & Qualifications

4+ years of experience in automation, integration, or backend engineering roles

Strong hands-on experience with n8n or similar tools (e.g., Zapier, Make)

Advanced knowledge of APIs (REST, GraphQL), authentication (OAuth2, JWT, etc.)

Strong proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js preferred)

Experience designing scalable, event-driven architectures

Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and deployment pipelines

Strong debugging, monitoring, and performance optimization skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience self-hosting and scaling n8n in production environments

Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DevOps practices

Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Experience integrating enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, payment gateways)

Exposure to AI/ML integrations (e.g., OpenAI APIs, automation with LLMs)

Leadership & Ownership

Own the automation architecture and roadmap

Drive standardization and governance of workflows

Act as the subject matter expert for automation across the company

Influence technical decisions and cross-team integration strategies

Lead code/workflow reviews and enforce best practices

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking with strong execution ability

Ability to balance speed and reliability in automation solutions

Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing mindset

Proactive problem-solver with high ownership

Nice to Have

Experience building internal automation platforms or frameworks

Background in high-growth startups or complex enterprise environments

Understanding of security compliance (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR)