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Head of Automation Engineering
Location
South Africa
Posted
97 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Automation Engineering
Huzzle.com
• Automation Architecture & Infrastructure - Own and scale the company’s **n8n automation ecosystem**, including workflow architecture, orchestration, monitoring, and performance optimization. - Design automation infrastructure capable of handling **multi-client operational complexity** across different ICPs, channels, and campaign structures. - Architect the integration layer connecting core operational tools such as **Clay, Airtable, HubSpot, Slack, and outbound infrastructure platforms**. - Build robust **error handling, monitoring, alerting, and self-healing mechanisms** within automation pipelines. - Ensure automation systems remain **maintainable, scalable, and resilient** as operational volume increases. • Product Development & Engineering - Build **internal platforms and tools** that convert operational processes into scalable software products. - Develop **client-facing automation tools and reporting systems** that extend the company’s productized service offerings. - Own the **full-stack development lifecycle** from architecture and development to deployment and iteration. - Establish engineering standards including **code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and documentation**. • AI Systems & Intelligence Layer - Design and implement **production-grade AI pipelines** leveraging models such as Claude and GPT. - Build systems that combine **AI decision-making with deterministic automation logic**. - Develop infrastructure for **prompt engineering, model evaluation, and system performance monitoring**. - Optimize AI usage for **cost efficiency, reliability, and scalability**. • Team Leadership & Technical Strategy - Build and manage an **automation engineering team**, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management. - Partner directly with the **CEO/Founder** to translate business strategy into technical execution. - Lead sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and technical retrospectives. - Make strategic **build vs. buy decisions** to maintain engineering velocity and competitive advantage.
Job Requirements
- Non-Negotiable
- Deep production-level experience with n8n** automation architecture and workflow design.
- Strong **full-stack development experience with JavaScript / TypeScript**, including Node.js backend systems and modern frontend frameworks (React or similar).
- Proven ability to **lead engineering teams while remaining highly hands-on in production code**.
- Experience building **AI-powered systems using LLM APIs (Claude, OpenAI, or similar)** in real-world production environments.
- Strong **systems architecture skills**, including designing scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
- Experience translating **business problems into technical solutions** in fast-moving environments.
- Strongly Preferred
- Experience building automation systems within **agencies, SaaS platforms, or services businesses** handling multi-client infrastructure.
- Experience launching **products used by real customers**, not just internal tools.
- Familiarity with modern outbound and automation tools such as **Clay, Airtable, HubSpot, Slack APIs, and email infrastructure systems**.
- Experience deploying and managing infrastructure on **AWS, GCP, or similar cloud platforms**.
- Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude or similar) as **daily development accelerators**.
Benefits
- 💻 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
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