About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior n8n Lead Developer to architect, develop, and optimize automation workflows for an AI-driven Real Estate product in the USA.
This role is a hybrid of hands-on development and technical leadership , where the developer will work closely with the Business Consultant and engineering team to deliver scalable automation and data-processing workflows.
You will be responsible for building complex n8n automations, integrating with various APIs, guiding junior developers, reviewing workflows, and ensuring best engineering practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain advanced n8n automation workflows at production scale.
- Develop custom nodes, scripts, and logic flows using JavaScript / TypeScript.
- Implement complex integrations with APIs, CRM platforms, real estate data sources, MLS feeds, and external services.
- Optimize workflows for error handling, retries, logging, and performance.
- Lead the automation development efforts and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Review workflows created by other developers and enforce best practices.
- Mentor developers, help solve technical challenges, and guide them on workflow design.
- Collaborate with the Business Consultant to turn requirements into technical architecture.
- Integrate AI / LLM-based components into automation pipelines (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.).
- Implement data extraction, transformation, and enrichment workflows.
- Work with vector databases, embedding pipelines, and AI tools where applicable.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, AI engineers, and business stakeholders.
- Participate in requirement discussions and contribute to solution design.
- Communicate progress, risks, blockers, and technical considerations effectively.
Required Skills & Experience
3–5+ years hands-on experience with n8n (must have built production-level workflows).Ability to design scalable workflow architectures and reusable automation components.5–8+ years of experience in backend development or automation engineering.Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript ; Python is a plus.Deep knowledge of REST APIs, Webhooks, OAuth2, JWT, and third-party integrations.Experience with workflow optimization, error-handling patterns, and automation lifecycle management.Familiarity with Docker, Postgres, version control, and CI / CD pipelines.Experience integrating LLMs, embeddings, or AI services into automation workflows (preferred).Understanding of automation patterns, data pipelines, and real-time processing.Strong ownership mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management.Ability to work independently and support other developers when needed.Analytical and solution-focused approach.