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Xavier A.

Mansfield, Texas

$35/hr
5.0
6 jobs

โšก Give me a messy CRM or a task worth automating, and I'll turn it into a system that runs for you 24/7. That's the promise. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send a quick outline of your setup and I'll reply with a personalised Loom walking through how I'd fix it. I build simple and reliable systems and automation that help businesses of every size, small, mid-sized, and service based, along with companies, agencies, and organisations: 1. Capture and manage leads in one organised place 2. Follow up on leads automatically so none go cold 3. Keep the sales pipeline updated without manual work 4. Book appointments and send reminders on autopilot 5. Clean up and organise messy CRM data 6. Connect the tools you already use so they work as one system 7. Automate repetitive daily tasks that eat your team's time 8. Keep customer records and operations organised and easy to manage From CRM setup and cleanup to workflow automation and system integrations, I build solutions that save time, reduce missed opportunities, and make it easier for your team to work efficiently. Most accounts I'm handed are half configured: a pipeline that doesn't match how you actually sell, workflows that got started and never finished, a calendar wired to nothing, and leads coming in with no follow-up behind them. The platform is powerful. The setup is what's costing you deals. I'm Xavier, a GoHighLevel expert and CRM systems specialist who builds GHL accounts that run your pipeline end to end, then extends them with n8n, Make com, and Claude when the native tools hit their limit. On top of the CRM, I build the automation layer that makes it run itself: workflow and process automation on n8n, Make com, and Zapier, missed-call text-back and speed-to-lead so new enquiries get an instant response, review and reputation automation, and AI voice agents and receptionists that book straight into your calendar and log every call as a CRM record. When custom logic or AI agents are needed, I bring in Claude, OpenAI, and Python. How I work: I learn how your business actually runs, map how a lead moves from first touch to paid, find where deals and time leak, then build the system that closes the gap. Every build is documented, tested, and set up for your team to run long after I'm gone. For larger projects I lead a vetted team of automation engineers, so you get one accountable point of contact regardless of size. Typical timelines: a focused CRM setup or single workflow in a few days, a full account build with automation in about one to two weeks, and a multi-system build in a few weeks. Pricing is scoped to your project. Core tools: GoHighLevel, HighLevel CRM, n8n, Make com, Zapier, HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, Twilio, Stripe, Claude API, OpenAI, Python, Vapi, Retell AI, ElevenLabs. Industries I build for: coaches and consultants, marketing agencies, real estate and mortgage, med spas and wellness, home and local services, e-commerce and SaaS. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send me a message with what you are trying to fix or build, and I'll show you how I'd approach it.

  • Automation
  • System Automation
  • AI Agent Development
  • Claude
  • n8n
  • API Integration
  • Python
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Business Process Automation
  • Zapier
  • CRM Automation
  • AI Chatbot
  • OpenAI API
  • HighLevel
  • Lead Generation
  • Make.com
  • LangChain
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • Generative AI
  • HubSpot
Mariia B.

Lake Zurich, Illinois

$35/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Manufacturing used to rely on manual work. Today, most production processes are automated โ€” but many businesses are still copying data between apps, chasing leads manually, and writing emails one by one. If you're tired of that, you're in the right place. ๐Ÿ† Top-12 Finalist, Make Community Challenge 2026 โ€” recognized by Make Engineers for an AI Agent system that diagnoses and resolves Make scenario errors automatically. I don't start with tools. I start with your process: I listen first, map the logic, then build automation that actually fits how your business works. Whether you need a workflow, an AI agent, or someone to finally fix what keeps breaking, I help turn manual chaos into a clear system where data moves on its own, tasks don't get lost, and your team can focus on work that actually requires a human. โšก What I do โ€” AI Automation built around your process: My core platform is Make โ€” I use it to build clean, scalable automated workflows. But Make is just the starting point. Depending on your business needs, I work with Airtable, n8n, Claude, OpenAI, ManyChat, Telegram, JotForm, Trello, Google Sheets, ClickUp, Shopify, miniExtensions and other tools โ€” whatever your AI Automation requires. I don't build around tools. I build around your process โ€” then choose the right stack. ๐Ÿ”ง Core Tools for AI Automation: Make (Integromat) ยท Airtable ยท n8n ยท Zapier Claude/OpenAI / ChatGPT ยท ManyChat ยท Google Sheets JotForm ยท Trello ยท ClickUp ยท Softr ยท Shopify ยท miniExtensions Telegram Bots ยท Webhooks & API integrations for AI-driven workflows ...and more โ€” see my portfolio for the full range of tools and AI Automation systems I've built. My expertise covers AI Automation, Make automation, AI Developer workflows, API Automation, AI lead generation, social media marketing automation, machine learning API integrations, and intelligent workflow automation via Make, Integromat and Zapier. โšก Smart workflows and AI Automation I've already built with Make and n8n: AI Agents built on Make and n8n โ€” autonomous workflows that think, decide and act AI Automation for lead capture โ€” forms trigger instant follow-ups without manual work Make CRM automation โ€” pipelines clean, data synchronized across tools AI-driven content generation and distribution systems Make chatbot automation via ManyChat and Telegram bots Automated reporting and data processing workflows Make + Airtable AI Automation โ€” structured operational hub Shopify automation โ€” orders, subscriptions, product sync via Make and miniExtensions API integration and intelligent automation workflows connecting multiple platforms Lead generation AI Automation with instant notifications and follow-up sequences Social media marketing automation using Make and AI tools No-code portals and dashboards โ€” structured without a developer AI Automation video pipelines โ€” script, voice, avatar generated and published automatically Every project is different โ€” and I'm ready for whatever challenge your business brings next. ๐Ÿ’ก My AI Automation approach with Make: โœ… Logic first โ€” I map your process before touching any tool โœ… Clean, scalable AI Automation architecture in Make โœ… Clear documentation so your team maintains every automated scenario โœ… Focus on real outcomes: less manual work, faster operations ๐Ÿš€ AI Automation and smart workflows work for any business that needs: โ†’ Repetitive manual tasks eliminated โ€” forms, data, follow-ups on autopilot via Make โ†’ Tools connected and synchronized โ€” no more copy-paste between platforms โ†’ Leads and clients managed automatically โ€” nothing falls through the cracks โ†’ AI-driven content pipelines โ€” script, voice, video generated and published automatically โ†’ No-code portals and dashboards โ€” Airtable, Softr, structured without a developer โ†’ Shopify store automation โ€” orders, products, subscriptions on autopilot โ†’ AI Agents on Make and n8n โ€” autonomous assistants that work while you sleep โ†’ Automated processes documented and running โ€” so your team maintains the system without you โ†’ And any other boring routine that steals your most valuable resource โ€” time Ready to stop fixing the same broken systems and build AI Automation right the first time? Send me a quick description of your workflow โ€” I'll come back within 24 hours with a clear automation plan.

  • Automation
  • Make.com
  • Airtable
  • n8n
  • Zapier
  • AI Agent Development
  • API Integration
  • Claude 3.5 Sonnet
  • OpenAI API
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automated Workflow
  • Shopify
  • Jotform
  • Lead Generation
  • CRM Automation
  • No-Code Development
  • Business Process Automation
  • Telegram
  • HubSpot
  • ManyChat
Manish S.

Danapur, India

$13/hr
4.2
27 jobs

AI Agent Developer | AI Automation Expert | LLM + RAG + MCP | n8n + Claude + Python Top Rated Plus ยท 100% Job Success ยท 4.9 on Clutch ยท 25+ clients ยท 10+ countries Helping businesses become AI-first. For the past 12+ months, I've been embedded as Technical Partner at a NZ accounting firm โ€” shipping production AI-native infrastructure alongside their team, not advising from a distance. I build agentic AI systems, multi-agent orchestration, and multi-tenant SaaS that handle real business operations. Most of my work runs on Claude, OpenAI, LangGraph, n8n, and custom MCP servers. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” RECENT WORK โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” WHAT I'VE SHIPPED โ–ธ Multi-tenant accounting SaaS โ€” runs a NZ firm's full client book. Replaced fragmented spreadsheets and manual Xero work with one unified system. Built solo, end-to-end, over 12+ months as Partner CTO. โ–ธ Production MCP infrastructure โ€” Skills MCP + Google Workspace MCP + a custom multi-tenant Xero OAuth2 MCP. Accountants query client data through Claude Desktop with a single-auth flow. One of the few production MCP deployments outside Anthropic's own examples. โ–ธ AI-augmented sprint delivery โ€” convinced a firm not to hire 2 additional engineers. I take full tech ownership and ship 3-day sprints using Claude Code, n8n agents, and structured prompts. Same output, less than half the cost. โ–ธ WhatsApp AI platform (KreemAI) โ€” WhatsApp Cloud API, multi-agent orchestration, and conversation memory. Built for a separate client from scratch. โ–ธ Cross-vertical production builds โ€” accounting, e-commerce, supplements, conversational AI, and automation pipelines. Integrations shipped: Xero, QuickBooks, GoHighLevel, Shopify, WhatsApp, Gmail, Google Calendar. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” WHAT I BUILD โ–ธ AI Agents & Multi-Agent Orchestration (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Claude Agent SDK) โ–ธ Agentic AI workflows for sales, operations, customer support, and document processing โ–ธ RAG pipelines โ€” hybrid retrieval, vector search, reranking, and semantic search โ–ธ MCP servers โ€” custom Model Context Protocol servers, OAuth2, multi-tenant โ–ธ AI automation with n8n (self-hosted production), Make, Zapier โ–ธ Voice AI agents โ€” Vapi, Retell AI, ElevenLabs, Twilio, Whisper, Deepgram โ–ธ LLM integrations โ€” Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, Anthropic API, OpenAI API โ–ธ Conversational AI โ€” WhatsApp, web, voice โ–ธ AI-native SaaS platforms โ€” MERN + PostgreSQL + n8n โ–ธ Claude Code workflows and custom AI skills โ–ธ Prompt engineering and evaluation pipelines (evals) โ–ธ Document intelligence and structured data extraction โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” TECH STACK AI/LLM: Anthropic Claude API, OpenAI API, Gemini, Whisper, ElevenLabs, Deepgram AI Frameworks: LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, AutoGen, Claude Agent SDK Vector DBs: Pinecone, Weaviate, Chroma, Supabase pgvector, Qdrant MCP: Custom MCP servers, Google Workspace MCP, Xero MCP, multi-tenant OAuth2 AI Automation: n8n (self-hosted production), Make, Zapier, Pipedream Backend: Python (FastAPI, Flask), Node.js, Express, TypeScript Frontend: React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Supabase, Redis Voice AI: Vapi, Retell AI, Twilio, WebRTC DevOps: AWS, GCP, Docker, PM2, nginx, SSL, CI/CD Integrations: Xero, QuickBooks, GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Shopify, WhatsApp Cloud API, Slack, Notion, Gmail, Google Calendar โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” IDEAL ENGAGEMENTS โ–ธ AI Agent Development and Multi-Agent System builds โ–ธ AI Automation with n8n, Make, or custom pipelines โ–ธ MCP Server Architecture and Implementation โ–ธ RAG Pipeline Design and Optimization โ–ธ Voice AI Receptionist and Outbound Caller builds (Vapi, Retell) โ–ธ LLM-native SaaS feature development โ–ธ Claude Code and Claude integrations for business workflows โ–ธ AI Solutions Architect and AI Consultant engagements โ–ธ Long-term Partner CTO and Fractional AI Engineer roles โ–ธ Conversational AI and knowledge assistant builds โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” A CONCRETE GUARANTEE If you bring me an AI project that's stuck โ€” prototype works, production is fragile, or your team can't ship past the demo โ€” I'll diagnose the gap and deliver a working production fix within 14 days. I can offer this because I've done it repeatedly. Most broken AI projects aren't actually broken โ€” they're over-engineered. Tighten the prompt, fix the retrieval layer, simplify the state machine โ€” and they ship. This guarantee is why I work mostly on referral. I don't need every client. I need the right ones. โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ” Share the problem, your current stack, and what you've already tried. I'll respond within 24 hours with a concrete technical approach.

  • Automation
  • AI Agent Development
  • LLM Prompt Engineering
  • AI Chatbot
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Development
  • AI Implementation
  • AI App Development
  • AI Product Management
  • MERN Stack
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Large Language Model
  • Claude
  • Contextual Prompt
  • Vector Database
  • Pinecone
  • Full-Stack Development
  • CRM Development
  • AI Platform
  • Web Development
Mustapha A.

Lagos, Nigeria

$15/hr
5.0
10 jobs

AI automation engineer helping businesses eliminate manual work through intelligent systems โ€” lead capture, CRM automation, AI agents, and workflow automation using n8n, Make .com, and Claude AI. A few months ago, a founder reached out after losing leads for the third time in one week. Leads were coming in from ads. Some landed in the CRM. Some got ignored. Some received replies 2 days later. The business wasn't broken. The systems were. After rebuilding their workflow with AI automation, every lead was captured instantly, qualified automatically, followed up through email and SMS, and routed to the right pipeline without any manual effort. That's the kind of work I do. I help businesses replace repetitive tasks, messy operations, and disconnected tools with AI-powered systems that run in the background so your team can focus on growth. WHAT I BUILD AI Agents and AI Chatbots Claude AI, OpenAI, and LangChain-powered agents including RAG chatbots trained on your knowledge base, AI customer support systems, and conversational AI deployed across websites, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger. Workflow Automation โ€” n8n, Make. com, Zapier Production-grade automation workflows that connect your tools, process data, and eliminate manual handoffs. From simple webhook triggers to complex business process automation โ€” clean, documented, and built to scale. CRM Automation โ€” GoHighLevel, HubSpot, Airtable Automated lead capture, routing, qualification, pipeline management, appointment booking, and follow-up sequences inside GoHighLevel, HubSpot, and Airtable. AI Voice Agents AI voice systems using Twilio, ElevenLabs, Retell AI, and VAPI for inbound and outbound call automation, IVR systems, and voice-based lead qualification. Document Automation and Document AI Document processing pipelines that extract, classify, and populate structured data from PDFs and reports using Claude AI and OpenAI, including prompt-engineered extraction for financial documents and client deliverables. API Integrations and Webhooks REST APIs, webhooks, and custom integrations including Twilio API, WhatsApp Business API, Shopify API, QuickBooks API, and Google Workspace. Claude Code and AI-Assisted Development Custom automation scripts, FastAPI backends, and Supabase database integrations that extend beyond what standard no-code tools can handle. SOP Documentation and Workflow Standardization Every system I build comes with SOPs, workflow maps, reusable templates, and deployment checklists so your team can maintain and replicate the work independently. WHO HIRES ME Most clients come to me because they are tired of: Manually following up with leads and losing them to faster competitors Broken automations that fail silently until a client complains Disconnected tools with no single source of truth Slow customer response times that cost conversions Hours wasted weekly on repetitive admin work AI setups that sound impressive in demos but solve nothing in production TOOLS AND PLATFORMS Automation: n8n ยท Make .com ยท Zapier AI and LLMs: Claude AI ยท Claude Code ยท OpenAI ยท LangChain ยท Prompt Engineering ยท RAG CRM: GoHighLevel ยท HubSpot ยท Airtable Voice AI: Twilio ยท ElevenLabs ยท Retell AI ยท VAPI Databases: Supabase ยท PostgreSQL Development: Python ยท FastAPI ยท JavaScript ยท REST APIs ยท Webhooks ยท JSON Communication: WhatsApp Business API ยท Twilio SMS ยท ManyChat ยท Email Automation E-commerce: Shopify ยท Monday .com ยท Google Sheets Automation Document AI: Data Extraction ยท OCR ยท PDF Automation Other: Google Workspace ยท Google Drive API ยท Generative AI ยท AI Model Integration If you need someone who understands both AI and business operations and can turn complicated processes into simple automated systems, send me a message. Let's build something that saves you time and makes your business run smoother. #n8n #MakeCom #Zapier #APIIntegration #Webhook #Automation #AIAgentDevelopment #ClaudeAI #ClaudeCode #OpenAI #OpenAIAPI #ChatGPTAPI #ChatbotDevelopment #GoHighLevel #GHL #Supabase #MarketingAutomation #RetrievalAugmentedGeneration #RAG #PromptEngineering #LLMPromptEngineering #AIWorkflowAutomation #BusinessProcessAutomation #CRMAutomation #LeadCaptureAutomation #AIAgent #LLMIntegration #RAGChatbot #KnowledgeBaseChatbot #WhatsAppAutomation #WhatsAppBusinessAPI #DocumentAutomation #DocumentAI #MultiChannelAutomation #EmailAutomation #AICustomerSupport #WorkflowDocumentation #SOPDocumentation #SOPCreation #AIVoiceAgent #VoiceAI #EcommerceAutomation #ShopifyAutomation #AutomatedLeadFollowUp #AIPoweredChatbot #n8nWorkflow #MakeComAutomation #WebhookIntegration #LangChain #TwilioAPI #Twilio #A2P10DLC #ElevenLabs #RetellAI #VAPI #ModelContextProtocol #MCP #GenerativeAI #AIModelIntegration #FastAPI #PythonAutomation #Python #AirtableAutomation #Airtable #HubSpotCRM #HubSpot #AIContentGeneration #DocumentProcessing #DataExtraction #MultiTenantAutomation #SaaSAutomation #IVR #InteractiveVoiceResponse #OCR

  • Automation
  • AI Agent Development
  • n8n
  • Make.com
  • API Integration
  • AI Chatbot
  • Zapier
  • AI Consulting
  • OpenAI API
  • ChatGPT
  • CRM Automation
  • Business Process Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Marketing Automation
  • Claude
  • Python
  • LangChain
  • Prompt Engineering
  • ElevenLabs
Justin A.

Manhattan, Illinois

$110/hr
4.9
173 jobs

๐Ÿš€ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐Ÿญ% ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€ + ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐˜๐˜€ & ๐—จ๐˜๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ | ๐Ÿš€ ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฑ% ๐—ฃ๐˜†๐˜๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ป | ๐Ÿ† ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ฃ ๐Ÿฏ% ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ ๐—จ๐—ฝ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ | $๐Ÿฎ๐— + ๐—–๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—œ | ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—จ๐—ฆ-๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฑ. ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—”๐—œ - now I build with it. I build ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ that eliminates manual work and scales your operations. AI agents, full stack web apps, SaaS platforms, internal dashboards, backend automation - all built with ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป, deployed on ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ, built to grow with your business. No low-code platforms. No subscription traps. Just clean, production-grade systems. โŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏ ๐Ÿ”ง ๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ ๐—•๐—จ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐——: ๐Ÿค– ๐—”๐—œ ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ & ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ๐˜€ Custom AI agents, document processing, lead qualification, content generation, and intelligent assistants. Multi-agent architectures using ๐—–๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ฒ, ๐—š๐—ฃ๐—ง, ๐—š๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ, ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐— ๐—”, and ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ. โšก ๐—™๐˜‚๐—น๐—น ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐˜€ & ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ฎ๐—ฆ Complete product builds from architecture to launch. React/Vite frontends, Python/Node backends, PostgreSQL databases. Auth, billing, admin panels, and AI features - all in one codebase. ๐Ÿ“Š ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€, ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ & ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—น๐˜€ Custom dashboards, client portals, reporting systems, and operational tools - built to your exact workflow with AI-enhanced analytics. ๐Ÿ”— ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—”๐˜‚๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป & ๐—”๐—ฃ๐—œ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป Custom runners connecting CRMs, payment systems, databases, and third-party platforms. REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth, scheduled jobs - battle-tested across 500+ delivered systems. โŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏ ๐Ÿง  ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฃ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ฆ - ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—”๐—œ ๐—™๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ง๐—ข ๐—˜๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฌ๐—ง๐—›๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—œ ๐—•๐—จ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐——: ๐Ÿ. ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด - Intelligent classification, routing, and prioritization of data ๐Ÿ. ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป - Converting unstructured inputs into structured, actionable outputs ๐Ÿ‘. ๐—˜๐˜…๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป - Pulling specific data from documents, emails, images, and web pages ๐Ÿ’. ๐——๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ - AI-accelerated software engineering for faster delivery ๐Ÿ“. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ - Automated generation, editing, and management of text and media At least one of these pillars is embedded into every solution - it's not "add AI later," it's ๐—”๐—œ-๐—ป๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ from the start. ๐Ÿ“Œ ๐—•๐—”๐—–๐—ž๐—š๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ก๐——: 10+ years of hands-on software development before AI existed as a tool. Spent several years deep in automation platforms (๐—ป๐Ÿด๐—ป, ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ, ๐—ญ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ) - delivered 500+ systems - then evolved back to fully custom-coded solutions. The automation-first thinking stuck. The platform dependencies didn't. โŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏ ๐Ÿ“ˆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—๐—˜๐—–๐—ง๐—ฆ: โ†’ ๐—”๐—œ ๐—ฅ๐—™๐—ฃ ๐—”๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜: Multi-step AI system generating 80-95% complete RFP responses from past proposals and pricing data. ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด $๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ธ+/๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ. โ†’ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—˜๐—ป๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ: AI-powered lead discovery, enrichment, scoring, and CRM integration for UHNW targeting. ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ $๐Ÿญ๐—  ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—œ/๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ. โ†’ ๐——๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ถ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ: PDF/PPT/spreadsheet โ†’ vector embeddings โ†’ Supabase โ†’ AI-powered semantic search. ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ+ ๐—ต๐—ฟ๐˜€/๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ. โ†’ ๐— ๐˜‚๐—น๐˜๐—ถ-๐—ฆ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜†๐˜€๐˜๐—ฒ๐—บ: AI trained on 200k+ unique item subtypes across multiple client domains with custom knowledge bases. ๐—œ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜†. โŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏ ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐—ง๐—˜๐—–๐—› ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—–๐—ž: ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜€: Python โ€ข Node.js โ€ข TypeScript โ€ข React โ€ข Rust ๐—”๐—œ: Claude โ€ข GPT โ€ข Gemini โ€ข LLaMA โ€ข DeepSeek โ€ข RAG โ€ข pgvector ๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ: React โ€ข Vite โ€ข Next.js โ€ข Tailwind CSS ๐—•๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ: FastAPI โ€ข Express โ€ข PostgreSQL โ€ข Supabase โ€ข Redis ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€: HubSpot โ€ข Salesforce โ€ข GoHighLevel โ€ข Pipedrive โ€ข Stripe โ€ข Slack โ€ข 500+ APIs ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—”๐—œ: Veo โ€ข GPT Image โ€ข Sora โ€ข RunwayML ๐—ฉ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ: Vapi ๐—ฆ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด: Browser Use โ€ข Playwright โ€ข Apify โ€ข FireCrawl ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜†: Client VPS โ€ข Docker โ€ข AWS โ€ข GCP โ€ข Azure โ€ข DigitalOcean โŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏ ๐Ÿ’ฌ ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—œ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ž: โœ… Scoping call to understand your exact needs โœ… Detailed solution architecture before any code is written โœ… You own the code - deployed on your servers, no vendor lock-in โœ… Fully documented systems your team can maintain โœ… Post-delivery support + ongoing development available โœ… ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ-๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐˜† - agencies, enterprise, and ongoing partnerships welcome โŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏโŽฏ ๐ŸŽฏ Ready to build? Message me with what you're trying to solve. I'll tell you exactly how I'd approach it - and what it'll cost.

  • Automation
  • AI Development
  • AI Bot
  • Data Entry
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Make.com
  • API
  • AI Builder
  • n8n
  • Google Sheets
  • ChatGPT API
  • Browser Automation
  • Business Process Automation
  • CRM Automation
Rahul S.

Ahmedabad, India

$18/hr
5.0
134 jobs

I help SaaS and fintech teams release faster with reliable, AI-driven QA systems. With 16+ years in quality engineering and $700K+ earned on Upwork, I specialize in testing complex platforms including Salesforce, financial systems, AI applications, and high-scale SaaS products. Iโ€™ve worked on products like One Park Financial, LendingUSA, and Bidpath, delivering scalable QA strategies that improve release confidence and reduce production risks. I bring deep expertise in Playwright, Selenium, and mobile application testing, along with hands-on experience building end-to-end automation frameworks, including my own reusable E2E testing framework. Iโ€™ve also worked with tools like Ghost Inspector and designed automation systems integrated with CI/CD pipelines. My experience extends to AI and chatbot testing, where I validate NLP flows, edge cases, and real-world behavior to ensure reliable and trustworthy outputs. I focus heavily on data accuracy, integrations, and system-level validation โ€” not just UI testing. What sets me apart is my approach: I treat QA as a system, not a task โ€” combining manual, automation, and AI-driven testing to ensure production-ready quality. If you need scalable QA architecture, reliable automation, and high-confidence releases, I can help.

  • API Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Appium
  • Manual Testing
  • QA Automation
  • Test Automation Framework
  • QA Engineering
  • Selenium
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Black Box Testing
  • Software Testing
  • Automation Framework
  • QA Management
  • Test Automation

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Automation engineer hiring guide

Automation engineers are critical assets for modern software teams, designing systems that reduce manual effort and improve efficiency across development, operations, and testing. Whether building CI/CD pipelines or automating QA checks, these professionals help teams scale faster with fewer errors.ย 

What does an automation engineer do?

An automation engineer designs and builds systems that do repetitive work automatically instead of manually, usually using code, tools, or scripts. Automation engineers design and implement systems across development, software testing, and operations. They build automated systems, test frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and control processes for everything from web apps to industrial machinery.

These professionals bridge the gap between quality assurance (QA) and DevOps. By analyzing manual processes, they identify bottlenecks suitable for automation, create reusable test scripts, and establish automated deployment workflows that catch bugs earlier when they're easier to fix.

Primary tasks for automation engineers include:

  • Identifying tasks to automate. Finding repetitive, manual work

  • Building automation. Creating scripts, workflows, or systems

  • Testing and maintaining. Ensuring automations run reliably over time

  • Integrating tools. Connecting systems via APIs and workflows

  • Optimizing processes. Improving speed, accuracy, and scalability

How to hire an automation engineer on Upwork

When hiring an automation engineer, following a structured hiring process helps ensure you find someone with the right skills and experience for your project.

Step 1: Craft a targeted job post

A well-structured job post attracts qualified automation engineers and filters out candidates whose skills aren't the best match.

  • Specify your automation needs. Define whether you need functional test automation, performance testing, CI/CD pipeline setup, or business process automation.

  • List required tools and technologies. Be specific about the stack (e.g., Selenium, Python, AWS) to attract candidates with exact technical experience.

  • Define project deliverables, timeline, and budget. Include duration, milestones, and expected outcomes.

  • Review this software developer job description template for ideas on content and format.

If you want help getting started faster, try Upwork's Job Post Generator, powered by Umaโ„ข, Upwork's Mindful AI. Describe what you need in a few sentences, and Uma will draft a job post tailored for your automation engineering requirements.

Step 2: Filter and evaluate candidates

A systematic review process helps you compare applicants effectively.

  • Use Upwork's filters. Narrow the talent pool by expertise, rate, and location.

  • Review portfolios. Look for projects similar to yours demonstrating relevant skills.

  • Check client feedback. Pay attention to mentions of technical skills, communication, and reliability and look for high Job Success Scores and talent badges.

  • Verify relevant skills. Look for certifications like ISTQB and hands-on expertise with your tech stack.

You can use Upworkโ€™s instant video interviews to screen applicants for a best-fit shortlist, with Uma providing side-by-side candidate comparisons.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Direct conversations reveal technical depth and problem-solving approaches.

  • Ask about their process. Have candidates walk through their workflow from requirements to maintenance.

  • Discuss specific tools. Ask which frameworks they recommend and how they'd integrate with your stack.

  • Pose situational questions. Ask how they'd handle scenarios specific to your project.

  • Draw from interview questions for QA engineers, software QA testers, and DevOps engineers.

Upwork Messages allows you to schedule and conduct live video interviews on the platform, with call transcripts and summaries available after the calls.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Establishing clear expectations prevents misunderstandings and keeps projects on track. Send and finalize a contract on Upworkโ€™s platform.

  • Choose your engagement model. Decide between hourly contracts for ongoing needs or fixed-price for defined deliverables.

  • Set clear milestones. Break projects into phases like framework setup, test creation, integration, and documentation.

  • Use Upwork's collaboration tools. Track time, communicate through Upwork Messages, and use secure payment processing.

  • Establish communication cadence. Clarify check-in frequency and how the freelancer can reach you.

Upwork is not affiliated with and does not sponsor or endorse any of the tools or services discussed in this article. These tools and services are provided only as potential options, and each reader and company should take the time needed to adequately analyze and determine the tools or services that would best fit their specific needs and situation.

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How much does hiring an automation engineer cost?

Automation engineers on Upwork generally charge rates similar to software developers, $10-$100 per hour. Rates vary based on the engineerโ€™s experience and availability and the project scope and industry. Additional factors such as legacy system integration, custom framework development, and ongoing support needs influence final pricing.

Consider these typical project costs when planning a budget for your automation engineering needs:

CI/CD pipeline setup

$800-$2,500/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Build and deploy pipeline configuration
  • Integration with version control (GitHub/GitLab)
  • Basic automated deployment scripts

Test framework development

$2,500-$6,000/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Multibrowser test framework with Selenium or Cypress
  • Regression test suite (20-50 cases)
  • API test automation with Postman

End-to-end test automation suite

$6,000-$15,000/project

Senior-level or specialist
  • Full-stack test automation framework
  • Cloud deployment automation (AWS/Azure)
  • Custom testing tools and reporting dashboards

Ongoing test maintenance retainer

$3,000-$8,000/month

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Continuous test maintenance and debugging
  • Monthly test coverage expansion
  • Pipeline optimization and monitoring

Automation strategy and roadmap

$5,000-$15,000+/project

Expert- or executive-level
  • Automation strategy roadmap document
  • Tool selection and evaluation report
  • Team training and enablement sessions

FAQs about automation engineers

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an automation engineer worth it?

Yes, hiring an automation engineer typically delivers strong ROI for businesses that ship software regularly. They accelerate release cycles, improve quality, and reduce long-term testing costs. Hiring an automation engineer enables businesses to streamline repetitive workflows and catch bugs early, ultimately reducing costs and boosting productivity. For organizations with frequent deployments, the investment often pays for itself within a few release cycles.

What types of businesses benefit most from hiring automation engineers?

SaaS companies, e-commerce platforms, fintech applications, and enterprise software teams see the greatest favorable impact from hiring automation engineers. Industries with compliance needs, such as health care or finance, benefit from the audit trails automated testing provides.

How long does an implementation of a test automation framework take?

Basic automation frameworks typically take two to four weeks to implement. Complex projects involving multiple platforms or cloud infrastructure may require four to eight weeks or longer.

What should I look for in an automation engineer?

When hiring an automation engineer, prioritize candidates with proficiency in frameworks like Selenium or Cypress, languages like Python or JavaScript, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins. These JavaScript developer interview questions can help assess technical depth.

What kind of ongoing maintenance is required?

For automation projects, test automation requires regular maintenance, including updating tests when UI changes and debugging flaky tests. Many teams allocate 20-30% of initial build time for monthly maintenance.

Can automation engineers help with DevOps?

Yes, many automation engineers work across QA and DevOps functions, handling CI/CD pipeline setup, infrastructure as code, containerization with Docker, and cloud deployment automation.

What are common tools for automation engineers to use?

Automation engineers work with test frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright; CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions; API testing tools like Postman; languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java; and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.