CG - No Code Automation Engineer (SA/PH)
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R33,300 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Role: Low Code Automation EngineerPriority Location: SAWorking Hours: 9h00AM to 5h00PM GMT+2Salary Range: $1,800 - $2,500Type of contract: Full-TimeType of job: Remote
About the Company:Our clients’ help entrepreneurs and SMEs unlock freedom and efficiency using AI and automation. Their promise to clients is : clarity, speed, and scalable systems designed to work for you. Working hands-on with ambitious industrial, service, and tech-driven companies in Germany, we build custom AI agents, automation systems, and digital workflows.
About the Role:Our client is seeking a Low Code Automation Engineer who will support customer projects and internal operational efficiency. Much of your work will revolve around building and improving AI agent architectures, data pipelines and automation workflows.
Key Responsibilities:Your work will involve applying technical expertise to diverse, high-impact projects. Typical tasks include:
* Building & Upgrading AI Workflows:Providing technical support and development for projects, such as upgrading an AI-powered stock market analyst (which involves implementing new n8n workflows for technical chart analysis, integrating Finhub API, and optimizing the deep-research AI model).Setting up efficient RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems and orchestrating AI agents based on established templates.
* Providing technical support and development for projects, such as upgrading an AI-powered stock market analyst (which involves implementing new n8n workflows for technical chart analysis, integrating Finhub API, and optimizing the deep-research AI model).
* Setting up efficient RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems and orchestrating AI agents based on established templates.
* Automation & Integration:Implementing core automation and data handling workflows using CSV, Excel, and Supabase DB.Working directly with APIs, Webhooks, MCPs (Multi-Channel Platforms), and GPT integrations to connect and synchronize systems.Assessing computational efficiency and checking code nodes within workflows to ensure performance.
* Implementing core automation and data handling workflows using CSV, Excel, and Supabase DB.
* Working directly with APIs, Webhooks, MCPs (Multi-Channel Platforms), and GPT integrations to connect and synchronize systems.
* Assessing computational efficiency and checking code nodes within workflows to ensure performance.
* System Maintenance & Development:Debugging scripts and fixing backend issues within automation flows.Writing custom code for tools, functions, actions, filters, and pipelines specifically for OpenWebUI.Assisting with the deployment and server maintenance of our self-hosted infrastructure on Hostinger and Hetzner (Germany).
* Debugging scripts and fixing backend issues within automation flows.
* Writing custom code for tools, functions, actions, filters, and pipelines specifically for OpenWebUI.
* Assisting with the deployment and server maintenance of our self-hosted infrastructure on Hostinger and Hetzner (Germany).
Essential Requirements:
* Automation Expertise: Proven experience with integration and automation tools is mandatory, with strong hands-on experience in n8n being required.
* AI Agent Fundamentals: A strong understanding of chatbot interfaces, including how to effectively prompt and connect knowledge/context to drive accurate agent performance.
* Coding Capability: Capable of writing code to create custom functions, actions, and data pipelines within the automation and AI ecosystem.
* Self-Hosting & Open Source: Knowledge and comfort with self-hosting open-source software and supporting server deployments (servers in Germany).
* Language: English proficiency is sufficient for technical work and team communication. German is a significant plus due to our German-speaking client base.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R33,300/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,800/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
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