AI Automation Specialist
Pavago
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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.
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:
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- reduce manual effort
- improve operational accuracy
- increase execution speed
- reduce manual effort
- Translate business requirements into scalable automation workflows
- Recommend automation improvements proactively
AI & Workflow Automation Development* Build automations using:
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- Zapier
- Make
- n8n
- Power Automate
- Zapier
- Integrate AI tools such as:
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- ChatGPT / OpenAI
- Claude / Anthropic
- Gemini / Google AI
- ChatGPT / OpenAI
- Automate workflows across:
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- operations
- customer support
- marketing
- HR
- reporting
- internal coordination
- operations
APIs, Integrations & Technical Execution* Connect systems using:
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- APIs
- webhooks
- third-party integrations
- APIs
- 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:
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- scalability
- automation logic
- output accuracy
- operational efficiency
- scalability
- Continuously optimize workflows based on usage and results
- Identify opportunities to eliminate repetitive operational work
Documentation & Operational Visibility* Document automation workflows clearly including:
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- triggers
- logic
- integrations
- outputs
- dependencies
- triggers
- Maintain structured SOPs and operational documentation
- Provide visibility into:
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- automated workflows
- operational impact
- efficiency improvements
- automated workflows
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:
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- systems
- workflows
- scalability
- efficiency
- systems
- 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:
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- workflow automation
- process optimization
- automation system design
- AI workflow implementation
- workflow automation
Technical Skills* Hands-on experience with:
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- Zapier
- Make
- n8n
- Power Automate
- Zapier
- Experience integrating AI tools and APIs including:
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- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Google AI
- OpenAI
- Strong understanding of:
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- APIs
- webhooks
- data structures
- automation logic
- APIs
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Communication & Documentation* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
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Strong documentation and process-writing ability
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Ability to explain automation workflows clearly to stakeholders
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Nice to Have
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Programming experience in:
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- Python
- JavaScript
- Python
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Experience with:
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- Google Sheets
- Airtable
- Notion
- Google Sheets
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Familiarity with:
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- HubSpot
- Salesforce
- ClickUp
- Slack
- HubSpot
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Knowledge of:
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- prompt engineering
- AI workflow optimization
- RPA tools such as UiPath
- prompt engineering
️ 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:
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- AI Operations
- Automation Engineering
- Systems Operations
- Technical Operations
- AI Workflow Architecture
- AI Operations
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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