AI Automation Engineer

Avanai; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 55 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Avanai, based in Lisbon, is seeking an AI Automation Engineer to design and implement AI-powered workflows, integrating APIs, databases, and enterprise apps. You will build AI agents with autonomy and memory, collaborating with founders and clients to deliver scalable automation solutions that meet security and compliance standards.

The role requires 3+ years as a full-stack engineer, experience with AI automation platforms, and strong API integration skills.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer.
• Experience with AI automation platforms like n8n or Camunda.
• Hands-on API integrations and data transformation.
• Familiarity with LLM APIs and prompt engineering.
• Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.
• Understanding of process mapping and orchestration.
• Experience in agile, fast-moving teams delivering features.
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, embeddings, and vector search.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement AI-powered workflows integrating APIs, databases and enterprise apps.
• Build, deploy and optimize AI agents with autonomy, planning and memory.
• Translate business processes into scalable automation solutions for clients.
• Integrate LLMs and vector databases for context-aware workflows.
• Ensure solutions meet security, scalability and compliance standards (EU AI Act).
• Collaborate with designers, product leads and founders to ship fast.
• Contribute to internal automation library with reusable templates.

Conhecimentos

Full-stack engineer

AI automation platforms

API integrations

LLM APIs

JS/TS or Python

Process mapping

Agile development

AI pipelines

Security & governance

Ferramentas

n8n

Camunda

REST/GraphQL/Webhooks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Avanai

Avanai helps enterprises reimagine work with AI agents and automation that deliver measurable results, not surprises. We design, build, and run enterprise-grade AI agents and automated workflows that accelerate decision-making, cut costs, ensure compliance, and unlock ROI in the first year.

About Avanai

Avanai helps enterprises reimagine work with AI agents and automation that deliver measurable results, not surprises. We design, build, and run enterprise-grade AI agents and automated workflows that accelerate decision-making, cut costs, ensure compliance, and unlock ROI in the first year.

The Role

\u2014 We\'re looking for an AI Automation Engineer who blends problem-solving skills, integration know-how, and a passion for AI-driven workflows. In this role, you\'ll work closely with our founders and clients to design, build, and optimize AI agent workflows using tools like n8n, LLM APIs, and other automation platforms. You\'ll help enterprises move from manual, fragmented processes to proactive, goal-driven systems that run themselves.

What You\'ll Do

• Design and implement AI-powered workflows and automations, integrating APIs, databases, and enterprise applications.
• Build, deploy, and optimize AI agents that combine autonomy, planning, and memory with deep system integrations.
• Work with clients to understand business processes and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Integrate LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and vector databases to create intelligent, context-aware workflows.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise-grade standards for security, scalability, and compliance (including the EU AI Act).
• Collaborate with designers, product leads, and founders to prototype and ship fast, iterating based on feedback.
• Contribute to our internal automation library of reusable workflows, templates, and best practices.

What We\'re Looking For

• 3+ years of experience as a full-stack engineer
• Having experience with AI automation platforms like n8n, Camunda, etc is a huge plus point
• Hands-on experience with API integrations (REST, GraphQL, Webhooks) and data transformation.
• Familiarity with LLM APIs and prompt engineering.
• Comfortable with JavaScript/TypeScript or Python for custom nodes, scripts, and extensions.
• Understanding of process mapping, orchestration, and optimization principles.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience working in agile, fast-moving teams where shipping beats perfection.
• Knowledge of AI/ML pipelines, embeddings, and vector search.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT environments (security, authentication, data governance).

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI and automation projects.
• Shape solutions for top-tier global brands and ambitious scale-ups.
• Full ownership from idea to delivery, see your work go live fast.
• Based in Lisbon, Portugal with hybrid flexibility - work from our office or remotely from the city.
• A chance to grow with a fast-moving, founder-led company at the forefront of enterprise AI orchestration.