Automation Engineer & AI Software Developer

Junctn; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first

Premium development tools

Team support

Job summary

Junctn is seeking a versatile software engineer to build and refine automation tools, AI-enabled applications, and integrations. You will work from prototype to launch, collaborating with marketing and development teams to deliver scalable solutions.

You'll implement end-to-end apps, connect APIs, and iterate rapidly with a focus on AI capabilities, while ensuring robust design and clean code using GitHub.

Qualifications

• Background in software development, automation, or low-code/no-code development.
• Experience with Cursor or n8n and languages like Python, Node.js or JavaScript.
• Understanding of APIs, webhooks, integrations, and backend logic.
• Familiarity with AI services and APIs, including conversational AI models.
• Ability to translate product needs into scalable technical designs and maintain code with GitHub.
• Interest in experimentation, rapid iteration, and AI-focused development.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end applications and automation workflows using low-code platforms or programming tools.
• Connect third-party services and data sources via APIs and webhooks; build web-scraping pipelines.
• Turn product requirements into MVPs with backend logic and interface handoff.
• Collaborate with marketing and development to align builds with user needs.
• Debug, refine, and prepare tools for launch; monitor performance and improve.

Skills

Software development

Automation

Low-code/no-code

Python

Node.js

JavaScript

Tools

Cursor

n8n

GitHub

Job description

Role overview

Build and improve software tools and automated workflows, from early prototypes through launch and ongoing refinement. The work spans AI-enabled applications, integrations, data collection, dashboards, and internal products, in close collaboration with marketing and development teammates.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end applications and automation workflows using low-code platforms or programming tools.
• Connect third-party services and data sources through APIs and webhooks, and build web-scraping pipelines.
• Turn product requirements into working MVPs with backend logic and a clear interface handoff.
• Collaborate with marketing and development colleagues to align builds with user needs.
• Debug, refine, and prepare tools for launch, then monitor performance and make improvements.

Requirements

• Background in software development, automation, or low-code/no-code development.
• Experience with tools such as Cursor or n8n, and programming languages such as Python, Node.js, or JavaScript, or equivalent alternatives.
• Understanding of APIs, webhooks, integrations, and backend logic.
• Familiarity with AI services and APIs, such as conversational AI models.
• Ability to translate product needs into scalable technical designs and maintain code responsibly with GitHub.
• Interest in experimentation, rapid iteration, and AI-focused development.

Benefits and work setup

Full-time, remote-first work for candidates based in South Africa, with flexible hours. Compensation includes base pay and commission, and the role provides access to premium tools and development team support.