n8n Tech Lead

Industry: AI / Workflow Automation / SaaS

Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full-time

Locations:

• Philippines
• LATAM (Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil)
• Other remote regions with strong English communication and automation 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

• Architect the next generation of enterprise automation infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and innovation.
• Lead the design and optimization of complex multi-system workflows that process millions of daily events.
• Mentor engineers, establish technical standards, and elevate engineering quality across the team.
• Bridge business and technical goals — translating automation strategy into real-world, impactful solutions.
• Champion security, observability, and system performance to deliver 99.9%+ uptime automation systems.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture – 25%

• Define and evolve the architecture for the n8n automation platform.
• Set and maintain the technical roadmap for workflow automation and integrations.
• Lead design reviews for advanced orchestrations and multi-system logic.
• Establish best practices for automation engineering, code quality, and documentation.
• Research and deploy new technologies that extend automation capabilities.

Team Technical Guidance – 20%

• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers on automation architecture.
• Lead workshops and pair-programming sessions to scale team capability.
• Champion reusable node development and workflow optimization standards.
• Onboard new engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

Advanced Workflow Development – 25%

• Design and build sophisticated multi-system workflows and reusable frameworks.
• Develop custom nodes using TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and fault-tolerance across high-volume automations.
• Lead proof-of-concepts (POCs) for emerging automation opportunities.

Platform Engineering & Infrastructure – 20%

• Oversee the scalability and reliability of n8n infrastructure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and observability frameworks.
• Define and enforce security standards for API usage and credential management.
• Maintain system uptime and performance benchmarks across enterprise workloads.

Cross-functional Technical Leadership – 10%

• Partner with leadership and product teams to translate business needs into automation architecture.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure documentation and process clarity across teams.

Requirements

Must-Have (Required):

• 4+ years of experience with n8n or similar workflow automation platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and
• Proven experience designing multi-system orchestrations and reusable components.
• Deep understanding of custom node development, API integrations, and webhooks.
• Infrastructure experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, DataDog, Prometheus).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and documentation skills.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred):

• Open-source contributions to n8n or related frameworks.
• Experience with Zapier, Make, Temporal, or Airflow.
• Strong understanding of enterprise SaaS integrations (Salesforce, SAP, NetSuite, etc.).
• Certifications in AWS, Kubernetes, or DevOps infrastructure.
• Prior experience in SaaS, real estate tech, or enterprise automation systems.

Tools Proficiency

Required:

• n8n (or equivalent workflow automation tools)
• JavaScript / TypeScript
• Docker, AWS, or Azure
• Grafana / Prometheus / DataDog
• GitHub, CircleCI, or other CI/CD tools

Preferred:

• Zapier / Make / Temporal / Airflow
• Jira / Notion / Slack / Linear
• Postman / Swagger for API testing

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

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Skills Assessment
4. Top-grading Interview
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. 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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