N8N Developer – Automation & Integration Specialist
- Contract: 3–6 month (remote) — transition to permanent
- Team: Automation & Systems Integration
- Reports to: Head of Automation / Technical Lead
Why This Role Matters
We’re rebuilding critical payroll, contractor-onboarding and compliance processes for a tech-enabled payroll & umbrella-services company. Your mission: design and ship production-ready n8n workflows that connect Zoho, Google Workspace, Slack, Airtable, Notion, Xero, Wise, LinkedIn and our internal systems—so data flows instantly and errors disappear.
If you cannot demonstrate hands-on n8n experience, please do not apply. Applications without links or evidence of real n8n projects will be declined automatically.
Key Outcomes
- Bulletproof n8n workflows that replace manual tasks
- Seamless third-party integrations (REST, GraphQL, OAuth2, Webhooks) with < 1 % error rate
- Self-hosted n8n cluster that scales & recovers (Docker, CI/CD, monitoring)
- Clear documentation and reusable templates that new teammates can extend in ≤ 30 minutes
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Build and refine n8n workflows (self-hosted Docker/Kubernetes)
- Integrate external APIs and on-premise services; manage auth secrets securely
- Write JavaScript/Node.js functions for complex logic, data transforms & error handling
- Partner with our Automation Specialist and Zoho Developer to map data and test edge cases
- Implement logging, alerting and graceful retries; fix issues before users notice
- Maintain technical docs, OpenAPI specs and internal “starter” templates
- Join sprint planning, give/receive code reviews and demo deliverables
Non-Negotiable Requirements
- n8n mastery — multiple production workflows (links or screenshots required)
- API integration depth — REST/GraphQL, OAuth2 flows, webhooks, pagination, rate-limit strategy
- Advanced JavaScript/Node.js/Python — custom functions, data validation, async error handling
- Debugging & optimisation — trace payloads, fine-tune performance, resolve edge-case failures
- Clear English communication — explain trade-offs to technical & non-technical teammates
Bonus Points
- Payroll, umbrella or recruitment-tech domain knowledge
- Zoho CRM / Deluge scripting expertise
- DevOps skills (Docker, Linux, CI/CD pipelines)
- Data-security awareness (PII, GDPR, ISO 27001 controls)
What’s in It for You
- Strategic impact — shape the automation backbone of a scaling business
- Autonomy & influence — choose tooling, propose standards, own end-to-end delivery
- Remote flexibility — work anywhere, sync via async comms and focused sprints
- Competitive compensation — day-rate or salary aligned with demonstrable expertise
How to Apply
- Email [email protected] with:
- Your CV
- A concise portfolio showcasing real n8n projects (GitHub repo, video walkthrough or live demo)
- 2–3 sentences on your proudest automation win
- Use subject line “n8n Developer – ”
3. Optional: add a brief Loom video (< 2 min) introducing yourself and a favourite workflow
- Only candidates meeting the Non-Negotiable Requirements will advance to interview. Thanks for respecting our time—and yours.