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AI Automation Specialist

Pavago

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Job description

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.

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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