Industry

Information Technology & Services

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote

Job Type

Independent Contractor, Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, standard business hours (with flexibility based on project needs)

Locations

Philippines
LATAM (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina)
Other remote regions with strong English communication and role-relevant experience

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we’re not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

About the Company

Our client is an AI-powered workflow automation platform transforming how enterprise teams operate by connecting siloed SaaS systems and automating complex end-to-end workflows.
They combine deep industry expertise with cutting-edge automation architecture to unlock billions in trapped operational value — eliminating redundant manual work and orchestrating seamless data flow across enterprise environments.

Role Overview

We are seeking an n8n Tech Lead to drive the technical evolution of a global workflow automation platform. This role sits at the intersection of engineering leadership and deep automation architecture.

You’ll design scalable systems, mentor engineers, and define the technical roadmap for workflow automation — ensuring reliability, performance, and innovation at every layer. This is not a traditional people management role, but one where you lead through code, architecture, and technical influence.

Your Impact

Streamline and automate manual processes, reducing operational workload by 80%+
Enable real-time, high-volume, and bi-directional data synchronization across the business
Improve system reliability with advanced error handling, fallback logic, and performance tuning
Build scalable automation architecture that supports enterprise expansion
Pair business requirements with technical engineering to deliver workflows that operate 24/7 with minimal maintenance
Empower business users and stakeholders with training, documentation, and automation best practices

Core Responsibilities

Workflow Development & Management

Design advanced automation workflows using n8n’s visual builder and 400+ integrations
Build lightweight custom nodes and functions using JavaScript/TypeScript
Analyze business processes and create automation strategies that significantly reduce manual work
Implement robust error handling, retries, and fallback mechanisms
Build and execute testing strategies covering edge cases and failure scenarios

Technical Administration

Deploy, configure, and maintain n8n instances across development, staging, and production
Monitor workflow execution, identify bottlenecks, and optimize performance
Implement security best practices: API key rotation, access control, credential management
Define backup strategies and disaster recovery planning
Manage workflow versioning and deployments using Git-based workflows

Integration & Development

Build API integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, and custom authentication
Transform, validate, and enrich data using JavaScript
Develop workflows that interact with SQL and NoSQL databases
Create reusable JavaScript functions across workflows
Implement webhook-based real-time integrations

Business Partnership

Work with stakeholders to convert business needs into technical workflows
Document workflow logic, dependencies, and maintenance procedures
Train users on automation best practices and self-service capabilities
Provide Tier 2/3 support for workflow issues and resolve complex automation incidents

Requirements

Must-Haves (Required)

2+ years of hands-on experience with n8n
Proven expertise in complex workflows (20+ nodes, conditional logic, loops, batch processing)
Strong understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2, API keys, JWT, and rate limiting
JavaScript proficiency (ES6+, async/await, debugging, error handling)
Experience with JSON/XML manipulation, data validation, and data mapping
Ability to write SQL queries and interact with databases
Git version control fundamentals
Experience with Docker basics, Linux command line, and cloud environment fundamentals
Ability to manage multiple n8n environments with reliability and uptime focus

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Experience with Python for data processing
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar CRMs
Exposure to observability tools, logging, and workflow monitoring
Experience connecting on-premise systems with cloud applications

Tools Proficiency

Must-Haves (Required)

n8n
JavaScript (ES6+)
REST APIs
SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
Docker
Git
Linux
JSON/XML
Webhooks
API testing tools (Postman or similar)

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Python
Bash/PowerShell
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)
ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Slack, Teams
Google Drive, Dropbox, S3

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
Equity: Stock options available for qualified candidates
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

Our Recruitment Process

Application
Screening
Skills Assessment
Top-grading Interview
Client Interview
Job Offer
Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about building large-scale automation systems and thrive in architecting technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Join a team redefining how enterprise automation scales through innovation, impact, and engineering mastery.

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