AI Automation Engineer

Colossyan; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 971,000 - 1,942,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Remote

Career Growth

Peer Community

Ongoing Support

Tailored Compensation

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking an experienced AI Automation Engineer to design and develop custom AI-powered automation systems. The ideal candidate should have proven skills in building workflows with n8n and previous experience with Claude Code. This is a client-facing role requiring strong communication abilities to recommend effective AI solutions. Join a fully remote team, contributing to projects that improve operational efficiency while being supported by ongoing guidance from the agency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building automation workflows with n8n.
• Hands-on experience with Claude Code or similar AI environments.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in client-facing conversations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in client-facing conversations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment where processes are evolving.
• Experience building automation systems that improve operational efficiency.
• Strong initiative and willingness to recommend better technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-powered automation systems using Claude Code and n8n.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO to prototype and deploy new automation solutions.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements and recommend AI solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable AI workflows and automation pipelines.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing automation builds.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements and recommend effective AI solutions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify or improve system architecture.
• Contribute ideas and technical insights to strengthen project outcomes.
• Document builds and processes to support long-term scalability.

Skills

Automation workflows with n8n

Communication in client-facing conversations

Problem-solving ability

Proactive mindset

Fast-paced startup environment experience

automation systems optimization

Tools

Claude Code

n8n

Python

JavaScript

Make.com

Supabase

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect high-performing professionals with global companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries like SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. We match top talent to full-time remote roles where they’re hired directly into client teams and provided ongoing support by Huzzle.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly proactive AI Automation Engineer to help design, develop, and deploy custom AI-powered automation systems.

Working closely with the CTO, you will help pioneer AI builds using Claude Code, n8n, and automation frameworks, delivering solutions that improve efficiency and solve real-world operational challenges for clients.

This role is client-facing, meaning strong communication skills and the ability to recommend improvements or alternative solutions are essential. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys problem-solving, building systems from scratch, and finding smarter ways to automate complex workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build AI-powered automation systems using Claude Code, n8n, and related platforms.
• Develop custom workflows that integrate AI capabilities into business operations.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO to prototype and deploy new automation solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable AI workflows and automation pipelines.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing automation builds.
• Work directly with clients to understand requirements and recommend the most effective AI solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to simplify or improve system architecture.
• Contribute ideas, improvements, and technical insights to strengthen project outcomes.
• Document builds and processes to support long-term system scalability.

• Proven experience building automation workflows with n8n.
• Hands‑on experience working with Claude Code or similar AI coding environments.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in client‑facing conversations.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced startup environment where processes are evolving.
• Experience building automation systems that improve operational efficiency.
• Strong initiative and willingness to recommend better technical solutions.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Programming experience (Python, JavaScript, or similar).
• Experience with Make.com or other automation platforms.
• Knowledge of Supabase or similar backend infrastructure tools.
• Experience with debugging and bug fixing in complex workflows.
• Experience designing AI-powered infrastructure or scalable automation systems.
• Background in AI integrations or workflow orchestration.

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals