Huzzle.com

Head of Automation Engineering

Huzzle.com

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

  • 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.

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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Hard Skills & Tools
n8n automation architecturefull-stack developmentJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsAI-powered systemsLLM APIssystems architecturescalable systemsfault-tolerant systems
Soft Skills
team leadershipmentoringperformance managementtranslating business problemstechnical executionsprint planningbacklog prioritizationtechnical retrospectivesstrategic decision makinghands-on coding