N8N Administrator

Job description

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Work Arrangement

Fully Remote

Job Type

Independent Contractor, Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, standard business hours (with flexibility based on project needs)

Locations

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

• Streamline and automate manual processes, reducing operational workload by 80%+
• Enable real-time, high-volume, and bi-directional data synchronization across the business
• Improve system reliability with advanced error handling, fallback logic, and performance tuning
• Build scalable automation architecture that supports enterprise expansion
• Pair business requirements with technical engineering to deliver workflows that operate ²⁴⁄₇ with minimal maintenance
• Empower business users and stakeholders with training, documentation, and automation best practices

Core Responsibilities

Workflow Development & Management

• Design advanced automation workflows using n8n’s visual builder and 400+ integrations
• Build lightweight custom nodes and functions using JavaScript/TypeScript
• Analyze business processes and create automation strategies that significantly reduce manual work
• Implement robust error handling, retries, and fallback mechanisms
• Build and execute testing strategies covering edge cases and failure scenarios

Technical Administration

• Deploy, configure, and maintain n8n instances across development, staging, and production
• Monitor workflow execution, identify bottlenecks, and optimize performance
• Implement security best practices: API key rotation, access control, credential management
• Define backup strategies and disaster recovery planning
• Manage workflow versioning and deployments using Git-based workflows

Integration & Development

• Build API integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, and custom authentication
• Transform, validate, and enrich data using JavaScript
• Develop workflows that interact with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Create reusable JavaScript functions across workflows
• Implement webhook-based real-time integrations

Business Partnership

• Work with stakeholders to convert business needs into technical workflows
• Document workflow logic, dependencies, and maintenance procedures
• Train users on automation best practices and self-service capabilities
• Provide Tier ²⁄₃ support for workflow issues and resolve complex automation incidents

Must-Haves (Required)

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with n8n
• Proven expertise in complex workflows (20+ nodes, conditional logic, loops, batch processing)
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, OAuth2, API keys, JWT, and rate limiting
• JavaScript proficiency (ES6+, async/await, debugging, error handling)
• Experience with JSON/XML manipulation, data validation, and data mapping
• Ability to write SQL queries and interact with databases
• Git version control fundamentals
• Experience with Docker basics, Linux command line, and cloud environment fundamentals
• Ability to manage multiple n8n environments with reliability and uptime focus

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Experience with Python for data processing
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive, or similar CRMs
• Exposure to observability tools, logging, and workflow monitoring
• Experience connecting on-premise systems with cloud applications

Tools Proficiency

Must-Haves (Required)

• n8n
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• REST APIs
• SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Docker
• Git
• Linux
• JSON/XML
• Webhooks
• API testing tools (Postman or similar)

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

• Python

• Bash/PowerShell

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• CRM platforms (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)

• ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

• Slack, Teams

• Google Drive, Dropbox, S3

• 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.