Description

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.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for:

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, make an impact, and build a long-term career. We believe in creating environments where your potential is recognized, your voice matters, and your success is tied to meaningful work—not short-term perks. Joining Pearl means stepping into opportunities that challenge you, support you, and set you up for lasting success.

Our client is building an AI orchestration platform that automates entire workflows for the commercial real estate industry. Their mission is to move business teams from spending time on manual outputs to focusing on strategic outcomes. They eliminate "swivel chair" work by connecting siloed SaaS applications and unlocking billions of dollars in value trapped in disparate systems.

Requirements

We're seeking an n8n Administrator who combines technical workflow expertise with light development skills to design, implement, and maintain enterprise-grade automation solutions. You'll be the bridge between business requirements and technical implementation, creating powerful automations that transform how our clients operate. From building complex multi-step workflows to writing custom JavaScript functions and managing n8n infrastructure, you'll own the entire automation lifecycle.

Workflow Development & Management

● Workflow Design: Create sophisticated automation workflows using n8n's visual builder, connecting 400+ integrations to solve complex business challenges

● Custom Node Development: Build lightweight custom nodes and functions using JavaScript/TypeScript when native integrations don't meet specific requirements

● Process Optimization: Analyze existing business processes and design efficient automation strategies that reduce manual work by 80%+

● Error Handling: Implement robust error handling, retry logic, and fallback mechanisms to ensure workflow reliability

● Testing & Validation: Develop comprehensive testing strategies for workflows including edge cases and failure scenarios

Technical Administration

● Instance Management: Deploy, configure, and maintain n8n instances across development, staging, and production environments

● Performance Monitoring: Monitor workflow execution, identify bottlenecks, and optimize for speed and reliability

● Security Configuration: Implement security best practices including credential management, API key rotation, and access controls

● Backup & Recovery: Establish backup strategies and disaster recovery procedures for critical automation workflows

● Version Control: Manage workflow versioning and deployment pipelines using Git-based workflows

Integration & Development

● API Integration: Connect diverse systems using REST APIs, webhooks, and custom authentication methods

● Data Transformation: Write JavaScript code to transform, validate, and enrich data between different systems

● Database Operations: Create workflows that interact with SQL and NoSQL databases for data synchronization and reporting ● Custom Functions: Develop reusable JavaScript functions for common operations across workflows

● Webhook Management: Design and implement webhook-based real-time integrations

Business Partnership

● Requirements Gathering: Work with stakeholders to understand business processes and translate them into technical workflows

● Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation for workflows, including business logic, dependencies, and maintenance procedures

● Training & Enablement: Train business users on self-service automation capabilities and best practices

● Support & Troubleshooting: Provide tier 2/3 support for production workflows and resolve complex automation issues

n8n Expertise

Core Platform: 2+ years of hands-on n8n experience with demonstrated expertise in:

○ Complex workflow design with 20+ nodes

○ Conditional logic and branching

○ Loop operations and batch processing

○ Sub-workflow architecture

○ Workflow templates and patterns

Automation & Integration Skills

● API Proficiency:

○ REST API consumption and troubleshooting

○ OAuth 2.0, API keys, and JWT authentication

○ Webhook creation and management

○ Rate limiting and pagination handling

○ Postman or similar API testing tools

● Data Handling:

○ JSON/XML manipulation and transformation

○ CSV processing and data mapping

○ Regular expressions for text processing

○ Data validation and cleansing techniques

Light Development Skills

● JavaScript Fundamentals:

○ ES6+ syntax and features

○ Async/await and promise handling

○ Array and object manipulation

○ Error handling and debugging

○ Basic Node.js understanding

● Scripting & Automation:

○ Shell scripting (Bash/PowerShell)

○ Python basics for data processing

○ SQL queries for database operations

○ Git version control fundamentals

Infrastructure & DevOps

● Deployment & Hosting:

○ Docker container basics

○ Linux server administration fundamentals

○ Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) basics

○ Environment variable management

○ SSL/TLS certificate handling

● Monitoring & Logging:

○ Workflow monitoring and alerting setup

○ Log analysis and troubleshooting

○ Performance metrics tracking

○ Basic observability concepts

Business Systems Knowledge

● Enterprise Applications:

○ CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)

○ ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

○ Communication tools (Slack, Teams, Email)

○ Database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

○ File storage (Google Drive, Dropbox, S3)

Technical Challenges You'll Solve

● Complex Orchestration: Design multi-system workflows that coordinate actions across 10+ different platforms with transactional integrity

● High-Volume Processing: Build workflows that can process thousands of records efficiently with proper error handling and recovery

● Real-time Synchronization: Create bidirectional sync patterns between systems with conflict resolution and data consistency

● Intelligent Routing: Implement dynamic workflow routing based on complex business rules and ML/AI decisions

● Migration Projects: Lead migration from legacy automation tools to n8n while maintaining business continuity

● Hybrid Integrations: Connect on-premise systems with cloud applications through secure tunnels and gateways

● Compliance Automation: Build workflows that ensure data privacy, audit trails, and regulatory compliance

Ideal Candidate Profile

You're a technical problem-solver who gets excited about automating manual processes and connecting disparate systems. You have strong experience with n8n or similar automation platforms and can write code when needed, but you're not looking for a full-time development role. You understand that great automation requires both technical skills and business acumen. You enjoy the variety of working with different systems and technologies, from modern SaaS APIs to legacy databases. You're comfortable writing JavaScript to transform data or create custom logic, but you prefer visual workflow builders for most automation tasks. You have a knack for understanding complex business processes and translating them into efficient, maintainable workflows. You're detail-oriented and understand that enterprise automation requires robust error handling, comprehensive testing, and clear documentation. You take pride in building workflows that run reliably 24/7 without constant maintenance. You enjoy teaching others and helping business users understand the art of the possible with automation. You thrive in environments where you can make a tangible impact, eliminating hours of manual work with elegant automation solutions. You're ready to join a growing team where your expertise will directly influence how major enterprises operate and compete in the digital age.

Benefits

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off (after 3 months probation)
Permanent WFH

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