Remote AI Automation Engineer — Build Production Systems

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Vereeniging; Remote; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and ship our internal automation roadmap. This builder role focuses on production systems atop AI models rather than research or training.

You will implement agentic workflows using LangChain and similar frameworks, integrate with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, and connect WordPress, Google Workspace, and internal CMS to reduce manual hours. Collaboration with leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years building production software with Python or Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen or similar agent frameworks.
• Proven API integration work with OpenAI or Anthropic (function calling, tool use, streaming).
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks and basic cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Own and ship the internal automation roadmap as an Automation Engineer.
• Build production systems on top of AI models and integrate workflows across tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery leadership to turn a documented roadmap into shipped automation.

Skills

Python

Node.js

LangChain

LangGraph

OpenAI API

Anthropic API

REST APIs

Webhooks

Tools

LangChain

LangGraph

CrewAI

AutoGen

OpenAI API

Anthropic API

Job description

Blacksmith Agency is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and ship our internal automation roadmap. This builder role focuses on production systems atop AI models rather than research or training.

You will implement agentic workflows using LangChain and similar frameworks, integrate with OpenAI/Anthropic APIs, and connect WordPress, Google Workspace, and internal CMS to reduce manual hours. Collaboration with leadership is essential.