AI Automation Specialist

Pavago • South Africa • Kenya

No Relocation

Posted: May 12, 2026

Job Description

AI Automation Specialist (Zapier, APIs, ChatGPT, Workflow Automation) – Remote | U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring an AI Automation Specialist to design and deploy scalable, AI-powered workflows that eliminate manual work and improve operational efficiency.

This is not a theory or research role.
You will be responsible for:

Building real automations
Integrating systems
Deploying workflows that drive measurable impact

If you’ve actually built automations end-to-end and can connect systems + AI — this role is built for you.

What You’ll Own

1. Process Analysis & Automation Design

Analyze business workflows and identify automation opportunities
Design systems that:

Reduce manual effort
Improve speed and accuracy

Translate business needs into scalable automation solutions

2. AI & Workflow Automation Development

Build automations using:

Zapier
Make
n8n
Power Automate

Integrate AI tools like:

ChatGPT
Claude
Gemini

Automate workflows across:

Operations
Customer support
Marketing
HR
Reporting

3. System Integrations & Technical Execution

Connect systems using:

APIs
Webhooks
Third-party integrations

Ensure smooth data flow across tools
Troubleshoot and fix automation issues quickly

4. Optimization & Performance

Monitor workflow performance and reliability
Improve:

Speed
Scalability
Accuracy

Continuously refine automations based on results

5. Documentation & Visibility

Document workflows clearly (logic, triggers, outputs)
Maintain structured SOPs for automations
Provide visibility to stakeholders on:

What’s automated
What impact it’s driving

6. Cross-Team Collaboration

Work with non-technical teams to gather requirements
Translate ideas into working automation systems
Recommend improvements proactively

What Makes You a Strong Fit

You’ve built real automations, not just explored tools
You think in:

Systems
Workflows
Efficiency

You’re both:

Technical enough to build
Clear enough to communicate

You’re curious and keep up with AI/automation tools
You execute fast and iterate constantly

Must-Have Requirements

Proven experience in:

Automation
Workflow design
Process optimization

Hands-on experience with:

Zapier / Make / n8n / Power Automate

Experience integrating AI tools (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI)
Understanding of:

APIs
Webhooks
Data structures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and documentation ability

Nice to Have

Programming experience:

Python
JavaScript

Experience with:

Google Sheets / Airtable / Notion

Familiarity with:

HubSpot
Salesforce
ClickUp

Knowledge of:

Prompt engineering
AI workflow optimization

Experience with RPA tools like:

UiPath

Tools You’ll Work With

Google Workspace
Automation platforms (Zapier, Make, n8n)
AI APIs & tools
Project management tools (Asana, ClickUp)
Slack

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Identify automation opportunities in existing workflows
Build and test AI-powered automations
Connect systems via APIs and integrations
Debug and optimize workflows
Document processes and logic
Collaborate with teams on improvements

In short:
You replace manual work with scalable, reliable automation systems.

Key Metrics (KPIs)

Number of processes automated
Reduction in manual workload
Workflow uptime and reliability
Accuracy of automation outputs
Quality of documentation
Speed of implementation

Why This Role Stands Out

Direct impact on efficiency and scalability
Work at the intersection of AI + operations
High ownership and autonomy
Opportunity to build real systems used daily
Rapid learning in a fast-evolving space

Interview Process

Initial Phone Screen
Video Interview
Practical Assessment (automation scenario)
Client Interview
Offer & Onboarding

Apply Now

If you’re someone who:

Builds automations that actually work
Thinks in systems and workflows
Loves removing manual work

This role is a strong fit.

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