n8n Automation Consultant

We are seeking a n8n Automation Consultant to design, implement, and optimize automation workflows using n8n. The consultant will collaborate with internal teams to automate operational processes, build system integrations, and deliver scalable, secure, and production-ready automation solutions. The role also requires a strong understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) and the ability to integrate AI-powered capabilities — such as LLM-based automation, intelligent data processing, conversational workflows, and AI-driven decision logic — into business automation workflows. In addition to implementation, the consultant will be responsible for training and enabling internal teams to independently manage and extend automation solutions. Responsibilities:

Configure, deploy, and maintain n8n environments (self-hosted or cloud-based)

Design and implement automation workflows aligned with business processes

Build integrations using APIs, webhooks, databases, SaaS platforms, and internal systems

Incorporate Generative AI capabilities into workflows (e.g., LLM-based automation, AI agents, prompt-driven processes)

Design AI-assisted decision flows, summarization, classification, and intelligent data processing pipelines

Implement structured error handling, retries, logging, monitoring, and observability

Optimize and refactor workflows for performance, scalability, and resilience

Provide architectural guidance on automation and AI-enabled workflow patterns

Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to gather requirements

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve workflow or integration issues

Ensure secure data handling, privacy compliance, and responsible AI usage

Maintain detailed technical documentation for workflows, AI usage patterns, and configurations

Training & Enablement Responsibilities

Conduct structured training sessions for internal teams on n8n and AI-enabled workflows

Create reusable training materials, implementation guides, and best-practice playbooks

Provide knowledge transfer on workflow design, AI integration strategies, debugging, and governance

Enable internal teams to independently build, monitor, and maintain automation workflows

Support transition and handover phases to internal teams

Required Expertise:

Proven hands-on experience building automation solutions using n8n

Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, webhooks, and authentication methods (OAuth, API keys, JWT)

Practical experience integrating Generative AI / LLM services into automation workflows

Understanding of prompt engineering, AI workflow orchestration, and AI-assisted automation patterns

Experience integrating SaaS platforms, internal systems, and databases

JavaScript proficiency for Function / Code nodes

Experience implementing conditional logic, branching workflows, and exception handling

Ability to convert business processes into scalable automation and AI-driven solutions

Strong analytical thinking, troubleshooting ability, and communication skills

Experience conducting technical training or structured knowledge transfer

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with self-hosted n8n deployments (Docker, Linux, cloud environments)

Familiarity with AI APIs and platforms (OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, etc.)

Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially on Azure. Experience on other cloud platforms is an added advantage.

Experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, or scheduling systems

Background in SaaS platforms, ERP systems, CRM systems, or workflow automation solutions

Experience working in agile or product-led environments

Familiarity with Git and version control workflows