Design, build, and maintain advanced automation workflows using n8n and JavaScript/TypeScript. Collaborate with internal teams to map business processes into scalable automation solutions. Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure reliability and visibility of workflow performance.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Roar Apex matches fast-growing companies with top-tier marketing and engineering professionals from the APAC region. It is a subsidiary of Roar Global, a global media company that operates across media resales, content production, and building expert marketing teams.
Roar Global has offices in Sri Lanka, Australia, Bangladesh, Laos, Brunei, and Singapore and is proud to be ranked as one of the 50 Best Workplaces™ as well as one of the 15 Best Workplaces™ for Millennials in Sri Lanka by Great Place to Work®.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining advanced automation workflows using n8n and JavaScript/TypeScript. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with API integration, data pipeline development, and DevOps principles to create scalable, reliable, and well-documented automation solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automation workflows using n8n, applying advanced workflow patterns (fan-out/fan-in, routing, error handling, sub-workflows).
- Write and optimise JavaScript/TypeScript code within workflows for data transformation, validation, and business logic.
- Integrate multiple APIs (REST/GraphQL) with secure authentication (OAuth2, API keys, JWT) and manage webhooks, pagination, and rate limits.
- Develop data pipelines across JSON, CSV/XLSX, SQL, and Google Sheets, ensuring clean and accurate data flows.
- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting to ensure reliability and visibility of workflow performance.
- Collaborate with internal teams to map business processes into scalable automation solutions.
- Maintain clear documentation (README files, diagrams, change logs) for all workflows and automations.
- Follow security best practices, including secret management, access control, and compliance for sensitive data.
- Manage deployment and scaling of self-hosted n8n instances via Docker, Redis, and Postgres.
Requirements
- Proven experience designing and maintaining workflows in n8n
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Node.js concepts (async/await, promises, error handling).
- Solid understanding of API integration, authentication flows, and webhooks.
- Experience working with data formats (JSON, CSV/XLSX) and databases (e.g., Postgres).
- Familiarity with Git for version control and environment management.
- Knowledge of logging, error handling, and workflow observability principles.
- Experience building custom n8n nodes in TypeScript.
- Knowledge of Docker, AWS services (S3, SES, Lambda), or Google Workspace integrations.
- Understanding of test automation or contract testing for workflows.
- Awareness of SSO/OIDC and multi-tenant credential strategies.
Perks
- Work from anywhere: This position is fully remote.
- Competitive AUD remuneration package.
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- International exposure and collaboration with diverse teams.
- An open-minded team that values diversity and inclusivity.
- Health care benefits.
- Yearly learning allowance.
Timezone
This role operates in the Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Candidates should be prepared to accommodate their schedules accordingly.
Application Process
At Roar Apex, we're selective about our team, aiming for the top 1% of talent in the industry. Our recruitment process is thorough, focusing on excellence and innovation. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further consideration. We appreciate the time and effort all applicants put in.
If you find this opportunity appealing, please submit your résumé, a portfolio showcasing your relevant work, and information on two professional references. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Roar Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We value diversity and believe it contributes to a more enriching work environment.