Hiring : AI Automation Engineer / n8n & AI Agent Developer

Hi,

This caught my attention because it describes my actual day-to-day work, not a wish list.

I build and maintain a production SaaS platform for the restaurant industry, entirely on self-hosted n8n + PostgreSQL. Right now it runs 300+ active workflows on a Hetzner VPS with Redis queue mode, Docker Compose, and 163 row-level security policies for multi-tenant data isolation. It’s been running unattended since late 2024.

Here’s what maps directly to your requirements:

n8n workflow architecture - I build with proper error handling, retry logic, dead-letter patterns, sub-workflows, and credential isolation. Not the “connect three nodes and hope” kind. Every workflow is documented and another developer could pick it up.

AI/LLM integration - 30+ agents orchestrated via Claude API and Gemini. Structured outputs, function calling, classification pipelines, prompt engineering. I use different models for different tasks (heavier models for reasoning, lighter for routine classification).

Document processing - I’ve built OCR and PDF pipelines for invoice processing, contract extraction, and receipt scanning with AI classification.

CRM and business system integration - Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets), REST APIs, webhooks, PostgreSQL as system of record.

Browser automation - Playwright and Chrome DevTools for scraping and interacting with systems that don’t have proper APIs. Built lead-gen pipelines that process 2000+ businesses per run.

Human-in-the-loop - Button-click approvals, Telegram notifications, email digests. I never auto-send anything that touches a customer without a human check.

Background: 24 years in hospitality operations before moving into tech. That means I understand messy business processes from the inside, not just from a spec document. I know what it’s like when the system needs to work at 11pm on a Friday.

I’m based in Sweden (CET), available 10-20 hours/week remote, and prefer project-based or retainer arrangements. Happy to discuss scope and pricing for a test project.

DM me or reply here - I’d like to hear more about the types of clients you’re working with.

Hey Tomas,

Your line — “AI does not replace architecture” — is exactly right, and it’s the gap I see in most AI automation projects.

I run noorflows, a solo n8n consultancy focused on production-readiness. My background is 18 months of algorithmic trading infrastructure in Python (multi-process orchestration, retry-with-backoff, audit logging) — the same patterns that make document processing, CRM integrations, and AI agent workflows survive past week one in production.

On your stack specifically:

  • n8n + AI agents: I build with idempotent webhook handlers, confidence-score routing (classify → route → escalate on low confidence), and human-in-the-loop checkpoints as first-class workflow nodes, not afterthoughts.
  • Document processing / OCR: n8n → external OCR (Vision/Textract) → structured extraction → validation loop → database write — with dead-letter queues for unreadable documents instead of silent failures.
  • Browser automation for legacy systems: I pair Puppeteer/Playwright with n8n’s Execute Command or HTTP nodes, adding retry logic and screenshot-on-failure for debugging legacy integrations that break without warning.

Every build follows a 6-dimension production-readiness framework I published here on the forum: The 6-dimension production-readiness checklist ( The 6-dimension production-readiness checklist I've been using on every n8n workflow review )

I work async-first, remote, project-scoped with fixed pricing. Happy to start with a scoped pilot on one of your active client projects so you can evaluate before committing to a longer partnership.

Portfolio + details: noorflows.com

Hi Tomas,

Your line “AI does not replace architecture” — that’s exactly the problem I solve for clients.

What I build (production, not demos):

-> n8n + Claude AI pipelines: classification, extraction, human-in-the-loop validation before action

-> Error handling as architecture: Try/Catch branching, exponential backoff on rate limits, dead-letter queues, Slack/email alerts on failure — no silent failures

-> Document processing: OCR (Google Vision/Textract) + structured LLM extraction + validation loop

-> API integrations: Google Workspace, REST APIs, Supabase/PostgreSQL, CRM systems

-> Browser automation: Puppeteer/Playwright for legacy systems without APIs

In production (4+ months, zero interventions): Inbound lead pipeline — Webhook → Claude qualification → CRM write → team notification. Fully unattended, every execution logged and auditable.

Stack match: n8n · Claude/Anthropic API · JavaScript · Python · Supabase · PostgreSQL · Docker · Make.com

Available immediately for project-based remote cooperation. EU timezone, async-first.

Sending formal application with workflow documentation to info@s-e.lt.

Oktay | Flowmatic Works

flowmatic.works@gmail.com

Hi @Tomas_Maciulskas,

Your post resonates because you’re describing exactly how I work: take a messy business process, design the architecture, build it in n8n, and deliver something that runs reliably in production without hand-holding.

What I bring to the table (production systems, not demos):

  • 37 production n8n workflows currently running across two self-hosted instances: Voice AI agents (Retell AI), RAG chatbots with Qdrant vector DB, CRM integrations (GoHighLevel), cold outreach pipelines (Apify + AI personalization), Telegram/WhatsApp AI bots, and content automation
    • LLM orchestration in n8n: Claude, OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Gemini, Azure OpenAI, Groq – structured output validation, function calling, classification pipelines, retry logic on every workflow
      • Python + JavaScript: FastAPI backends, LangChain RAG pipelines, custom n8n code nodes for data transformation and validation logic
        • Browser automation: Apify actors + Playwright for scraping and interacting with systems without APIs
          • CRM/ERP integrations: GoHighLevel, REST APIs, webhooks, Supabase, PostgreSQL
            • Error handling as architecture: retry logic, dead-letter queues, Slack/Telegram alerts on failure, structured logging – nothing fails silently
          • Portfolio with screenshots of all 37 workflows: GitHub - ikramulkayes/n8n-portfolio · GitHub
        • I’m based in Canada (EST), available for project-based remote cooperation, async-first. Happy to start with a single scoped pilot to demonstrate delivery quality.
      • Also sending a formal application to info@s-e.lt.
    • Ikramul Kayes
    • ikramul.kayes@gmail.com

Hi,

Your requirement strongly matches the type of automation systems I am currently building using n8n and AI integrations.

I specialize in creating AI-powered automation workflows that connect business operations, communication systems, APIs, and AI agents into one streamlined ecosystem.

My experience includes:

  • n8n workflow development

  • AI agent orchestration

  • OpenAI/Gemini integrations

  • WhatsApp & SMS automation

  • CRM and Google Sheets automation

  • Webhooks & API integrations

  • Scheduling and follow-up systems

  • Voice and document processing workflows

Recently, I worked on automations involving:

  • AI assistants

  • Automated client communication systems

  • Lead and appointment workflows

  • Real-time notification pipelines

  • Multi-step automation logic

I enjoy building workflows that are not only functional, but also clean, scalable, and easy to expand in the future.

I am comfortable working independently, understanding business requirements quickly, and delivering production-ready automations with proper structure and reliability.

Would be happy to discuss your project further.

Best regards,
Harvish Shah

Hi Tomas.

What attracted me to this post is that it focuses on solving business problems, not just connecting automation nodes.

My background combines consulting, process analysis and AI automation. I am used to understanding how a business process works, identifying bottlenecks, defining the target workflow and then implementing the automation.

Relevant experience includes:

  • n8n workflow design and implementation.

  • OpenAI and LLM-based automation.

  • REST APIs, webhooks and third-party integrations.

  • CRM, email, calendar and document workflows.

  • Human-in-the-loop approval processes.

  • RAG assistants and business knowledge bases.

  • Python and JavaScript for custom logic when required.

I am comfortable taking ownership from requirements gathering through delivery, testing and documentation.

I have also been experimenting with OpenClaw-style agents running locally and integrating them with external tools and automation workflows.

One area where I believe I add value is translating business requirements into practical automations. Many projects fail because the process itself is not clearly defined before the technology is implemented.

Availability: remote and project-based.

Happy to discuss current projects and see whether there is a good fit.

Juan Antonio Molina

Hi, your post lines up well with what I build. For about a year I’ve been working in n8n and AI automations, including AI agent style flows. Two things I’ve shipped: a WhatsApp assistant that lets me run Gmail straight from chat (read, draft, send), and a receipt-to-Sheets pipeline that uses Gemini to pull details off a photo and log them on its own. Inside n8n I’m comfortable with APIs, webhooks, and LLM calls, plus custom logic in JS Code nodes and Python where it helps. You can see everything here: SakoA10 (Sako Andonian) · GitHub . Two things I like to check early: is the role open to someone based in Lebanon, and how do you handle pay for remote contractors?

Hi there,

I’m Niklas, an AI Automation Engineer based in Berlin with 10+ years of software dev experience. I specialize in exactly what you’re looking for — n8n, AI agents, RPA, and business process automation.

Highlights:

  • Multi-agent document processing with n8n + LangChain + LLMs

  • ERP, CRM, logistics system integration via REST APIs

  • Docker, Python, TypeScript for custom nodes

  • Enterprise & SME automation delivered

Your “real business processes” focus aligns perfectly with my work — I’ve built enterprise AI agent platforms (Dify + n8n) for insurance and e-commerce chatbots.

Profile: https://freelancermap.de/freelancer/niklas-schmidt

Looking forward to discussing how I can help Synergy Effect!
— Niklas

Hi Tomas / Synergy Effect team,

I’m Kevin. I saw this role and the direction caught my attention because it is focused on real business workflows rather than simple demos.

I want to be transparent about fit: I would not present myself as a senior automation architect with years of production n8n ownership. My stronger fit is as a practical AI-assisted automation builder who can help with scoped workflow slices, research-to-prototype work, Google Workspace / email / Sheets workflows, API integration, Python/JavaScript support, and clear documentation.

For a first collaboration, I would prefer a small paid mini-task or solution design exercise, for example:

  • classify and route incoming emails with human approval;
  • extract structured fields from documents or messages;
  • write clean workflow logic with fallback/error cases;
  • prepare a test plan and handoff note for a workflow slice.

My current availability is about 10 hours per week. For project-based work I would expect around USD 30/hour, or a fixed price for a well-scoped mini-task.

I can share a short visual workflow sample showing how I structure an AI-assisted Google Workspace workflow with review points and handoff notes. If this level of support could be useful alongside your senior builders, I would be happy to do a practical test.

Best,
Kevin