About the Position

At Kainjoo, we are on a mission to revolutionize how businesses operate by automating manual processes and integrating AI into workflows. We are currently seeking an Automation Engineer to join our team and help us build the automation layer that connects our clients' tools, APIs, and data.

Responsibilities

Design and build production automation workflows using tools like n8n, Make, or similar platforms.
Integrate third-party APIs across CRM, accounting, communication, marketing, and productivity tools.
Build AI-powered workflows using LLM APIs for classification, summarization, extraction, and scoring.
Implement both event-driven and scheduled (cron-based) automation patterns.
Connect automation outputs to databases, spreadsheets, and client systems.
Set up error handling, alerting, and observability for production workflows.
Test, debug, and monitor live automations in production.
Document workflows clearly for handover and client training.
Collaborate with developers to define API endpoints that workflows can consume.

Requirements

Personality

Enjoy figuring out how to connect things that weren’t designed to connect.
Persistent in digging into API docs, testing edge cases, and not giving up easily.
Document your work well so others can maintain it.
Pragmatic: Use the right tool for the job, not the most impressive one.
Stay curious about what’s new in the AI and automation space.

Experience

2+ years of experience building production automations with tools like n8n, Make, or Zapier.
Strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and OAuth flows.
Comfortable writing JavaScript or Python for custom logic and data transformation.
Experience with both event-driven and scheduled automation patterns.
Experience integrating LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, or similar) into production workflows.
Ability to set up monitoring and error alerting for production workflows.

Nice to Have

Specific experience with n8n (self-hosted a plus).
Familiarity with Google Workspace APIs.
Background in data engineering or ETL processes.
Experience with vector databases or RAG architectures.
Knowledge of Notion or similar workspace APIs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
Fluent in English; French is a plus.

Location

Morges, Switzerland

Remote

Department

KJ. Tech Engineering

We Offer

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Be part of a team that values creativity and problem-solving.
Competitive compensation package.
Flexible working hours and remote work options.

About the Company

Kainjoo is a leading consulting firm specializing in technology and innovation. We work with a diverse range of clients to help them automate processes, integrate AI, and improve their operational efficiency. Our team is passionate about technology and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.

Automation Engineer

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