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Posted
2 July 2026
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8 October 2026
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Job description

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🤖 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

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring an AI Automation Specialist to design, build, and deploy scalable AI-powered workflows that reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency across the business.

This is not a theory, strategy, or research role.

Read the full description

You will be responsible for:

* building real automations
* integrating systems and APIs
* deploying workflows used in day-to-day operations
* improving operational speed, accuracy, and scalability

This role is ideal for someone who has actually built end-to-end automations and understands how to connect:

* systems
* workflows
* APIs
* AI tools
* business operations

If you think in systems, automation, and operational efficiency — this role is a strong fit.

🔥 What You’ll Own

Process Analysis & Automation Design

* Analyze operational workflows and identify automation opportunities
* Design systems that:
* reduce manual effort
* improve operational accuracy
* increase execution speed

* Translate business requirements into scalable automation workflows
* Recommend automation improvements proactively

AI & Workflow Automation Development

* Build automations using:
* Zapier
* Make
* n8n
* Power Automate

* Integrate AI tools such as:
* ChatGPT / OpenAI
* Claude / Anthropic
* Gemini / Google AI

* Automate workflows across:
* operations
* customer support
* marketing
* HR
* reporting
* internal coordination

APIs, Integrations & Technical Execution

* Connect systems using:
* APIs
* webhooks
* third-party integrations

* Ensure reliable data flow across multiple platforms
* Troubleshoot and resolve workflow or integration issues quickly
* Build scalable, maintainable automation systems

Optimization & Performance Improvement

* Monitor workflow reliability, speed, and uptime
* Improve:
* scalability
* automation logic
* output accuracy
* operational efficiency

* Continuously optimize workflows based on usage and results
* Identify opportunities to eliminate repetitive operational work

Documentation & Operational Visibility

* Document automation workflows clearly including:
* triggers
* logic
* integrations
* outputs
* dependencies

* Maintain structured SOPs and operational documentation
* Provide visibility into:
* automated workflows
* operational impact
* efficiency improvements

Cross-Team Collaboration

* Work closely with non-technical teams to gather workflow requirements
* Translate operational ideas into working automation systems
* Explain automation logic clearly to stakeholders
* Recommend scalable process improvements proactively

📊 What Success Looks Like

* Manual workflows are replaced with scalable automation systems
* Automations run reliably with minimal downtime or intervention
* Operational speed and efficiency improve measurably
* Systems remain organized, documented, and maintainable
* Teams save time through automation and AI-driven workflows
* Leadership has visibility into automation impact and operational gains

🧠 What Makes You a Strong Fit

* You’ve built real automations end-to-end
* You think in:
* systems
* workflows
* scalability
* efficiency

* You’re technical enough to build integrations independently
* You communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical teams
* You enjoy solving operational inefficiencies
* You move quickly, iterate fast, and improve systems continuously

✅ Must-Have Requirements

Experience

* Proven experience in:
* workflow automation
* process optimization
* automation system design
* AI workflow implementation

Technical Skills

* Hands-on experience with:
* Zapier
* Make
* n8n
* Power Automate

* Experience integrating AI tools and APIs including:
* OpenAI
* Anthropic
* Google AI

* Strong understanding of:
* APIs
* webhooks
* data structures
* automation logic

* Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Communication & Documentation

* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
* Strong documentation and process-writing ability
* Ability to explain automation workflows clearly to stakeholders

⭐ Nice to Have

* Programming experience in:
* Python
* JavaScript

* Experience with:
* Google Sheets
* Airtable
* Notion

* Familiarity with:
* HubSpot
* Salesforce
* ClickUp
* Slack

* Knowledge of:
* prompt engineering
* AI workflow optimization
* RPA tools such as UiPath

🛠️ Tools You’ll Work With

* Google Workspace
* Zapier / Make / n8n / Power Automate
* OpenAI / Anthropic / Google AI tools
* Slack
* Asana / ClickUp
* APIs & webhook integrations

📅 What a Typical Day Looks Like

* Identify automation opportunities across business workflows
* Build and deploy AI-powered automation systems
* Connect platforms and tools using APIs and integrations
* Debug and optimize workflows for reliability and scalability
* Document automation logic and operational processes
* Collaborate with teams on workflow improvements and implementation

In short:
You replace repetitive manual work with scalable, reliable automation systems powered by AI and integrations.

📈 Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)

* Number of workflows and processes automated
* Reduction in manual operational workload
* Workflow uptime and automation reliability
* Speed and quality of implementation
* Accuracy of automation outputs
* Operational efficiency improvements
* Quality and completeness of documentation

🌟 Why This Role Stands Out

* Direct impact on operational efficiency and scalability
* Work at the intersection of AI, automation, and operations
* High ownership with real implementation responsibility
* Opportunity to build systems used daily across the business
* Exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation tools
* Strong growth opportunities in:
* AI Operations
* Automation Engineering
* Systems Operations
* Technical Operations
* AI Workflow Architecture

🧪 Interview Process

* Initial Phone Screen
* Video Interview
* Practical Automation Assessment
* Client Interview
* Offer & Onboarding

👉 Apply Now

If you:

* build automations that actually work
* think in systems and operational efficiency
* enjoy connecting tools and workflows
* love eliminating repetitive manual work

this is a strong opportunity to build real AI-powered operational systems with measurable business impact.

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