Automation Engineer; Custom n8n Connector Development

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain a custom n8n connector (node) to integrate with our API, enabling robust automation workflows within the n8n platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the connector is reliable, user-friendly, and optimized for performance. This role requires strong programming skills, API expertise, and familiarity with n8n’s ecosystem.

• Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Implement API integrations with RESTful APIs, handling authentication, pagination, rate limiting, and error responses.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code with robust error handling.
• Create unit and integration tests using frameworks like Playwright.
• Optimize API interactions through JSON manipulation, schema validation, batch operations, caching, and exponential backoff for retries.
• Write clear and comprehensive documentation for node usage, including parameters, examples, and sample workflows.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the connector meets user experience requirements, such as intuitive parameter labels and conditional fields.
• Follow best practices for secure credential management, input sanitization, and dependency audits.
• Optionally, implement webhook support for real-time integrations and observability features like logging metrics.
• Perform daily duties in line with Forth, LLC Information Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure that information Confidentiality, Integrity and Privacy is always maintained with processing information assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Node.js (version 18.17.0 or higher).
• Proven experience with RESTful API integrations.
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools like n8n, Zapier, or Make.

• Strong understanding of Node.js environments and asynchronous programming.
• Experience with Git for version control and npm/yarn for package management.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright) and debugging tools for API mocking.
• Ability to manipulate JSON, validate schemas, and optimize API calls.

• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for documenting node usage and collaborating with teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Prior experience building or extending n8n nodes or contributing to open-source automation projects.
• Familiarity with n8n’s node structure, including execute methods, credential handling, and data linking.
• Experience with webhooks for real-time integrations.
• Knowledge of database connections (SQL/No
  
  SQL) for APIs involving data querying.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio showcasing API integrations or automation workflows.

• $130,000 - $140,000

• This role requires two days per week in office in the Schaumburg, IL office