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Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer

CompanyGoodleap
LocationSan Mateo, CA, USA
Salary$121000 – $141000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 3+ years of software engineering or technical automation experience.
  • Proficiency in scripting (e.g., JavaScript, Python, TypeScript).
  • Hands-on experience with one or more automation platforms such as Zapier, N8N, Workato, or similar.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS (especially Lambda, S3, Step Functions).
  • Experience integrating APIs and webhooks for automation purposes.
  • Strong understanding of system design, modular architecture, and debugging.
  • Effective communicator with strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain automation workflows using tools like Zapier, N8N, Atlassian JSM, Slack and Zoom apps, and AWS Lambda.
  • Evaluate and integrate AI-powered features of automation platforms to intelligently route, prioritize, and respond to workflows.
  • Partner with internal teams (engineering, operations, support, product) to identify repetitive processes and implement scalable, reliable automation solutions.
  • Build and maintain dashboards or monitoring solutions to track automation performance and health.
  • Write custom scripts using JavaScript, Python, or other suitable languages to extend automation capabilities.
  • Contribute to the documentation and best practices of automation strategies at Goodleap.
  • Collaborate with security and infrastructure teams to ensure automations comply with enterprise standards.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications in relevant platforms (e.g., Zapier Expert, AWS Certified Developer).
  • Experience automating tasks in Slack, Zoom, Atlassian tools, or Salesforce.
  • Exposure to AI/ML-based automation tools or low-code platforms with AI integrations.
  • Experience working in fintech, SaaS, or highly regulated industries.
  • Familiarity with Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines.