[Remote] Automation Engineer (AI Enabled Workflows) - Contract

Note:The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Goodway Group is an independent and remote-first media and marketing services firm with a long history of innovation. They are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI-enabled workflows to enhance operational efficiency within their agency. The role involves collaboration with teams to identify bottlenecks and implement automated solutions. Responsibilities• Workflow Design & Deployment: Rapidly architect and implement complex automation workflows primarily utilizing advanced Zapier features (including Code Steps, Zapier Tables, and Webhooks) to streamline critical agency functions• AI Integration & Prompt Engineering: Integrate and productionize AI tools (OpenAI GPT or custom LLM endpoints) into workflows to automate key business processes• Critical Systems Automation: Focus on immediate process streamlining in areas like Co-op billing, data-driven reporting automation, Monday.com, onboarding and lead nurturing pipeline synchronization across platforms (e.g., Salesforce integration)• Advanced API Configuration: Independently configure and manage 3rd party business application integrations using advanced API configurations and webhooks (REST, OAuth, JSON handling) across our AdTech stack• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Produce clear, robust, and detailed technical documentation for all delivered automations.Provide necessary knowledge transfer and training to internal operational teams before the engagement concludes• Technical Troubleshooting & Reliability: Ensure all deployed automations are robust, highly available, and error-tolerant, maintaining a high standard of data integrity across all systems• Collaborate with internal teams to identify repetitive tasks and opportunities for automation• Stay ahead of the curve with new AI and automation tools proactively suggest new ways to improve efficiencySkills• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent practical experience).• 5+ years of demonstrable, hands-on experience in workflow automation, with a portfolio showcasing advanced Zapier implementations (e.g., use of Code Steps, complex data transformation within Zaps). • Proven expertise in designing and implementing API integrations (REST, Webhooks, OAuth, JSON handling). • Expert-level understanding of the MarTech/AdTech ecosystem (e.g., Salesforce, Google Marketing Platform, Trade Desk etc.). • Deep experience specifically integrating Generative AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI API, custom LLMs) into automated business workflows.• Basic understanding about AI Agents etc. • Strong technical proficiency in a programming language such as Python or JavaScript to script custom logic within automation platforms. • Exceptional ability to translate complex, unstructured business needs into logical, documented, and production-ready automated workflows. Company Overview• 90+ years of marketing innovation. Empowering clients to trailblaze through the digital frontier. It was founded in 1929, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees.Its website is Apply tot his job