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Automation
Engineer
ABOUT THE ROLE
The mission
The Automation Engineer at SA Media is responsible for designing and building the workflow systems that eliminate manual processes, connect disparate platforms, and create scalable operational infrastructure for SA Media and its clients. This is a hands-on role focused on production output and measurable efficiency gains.
Your success will be measured by the reliability, coverage, and commercial impact of the systems you build. This is a role for someone who is technically precise, systems-oriented, and energised by the challenge of turning complex processes into clean, automated workflows that run without intervention.
WHAT WE OFFER
What you get when you join SA Media
Competitive Compensation
Strong base pay with performance incentives tied to the quality and impact of your work.
Remote Work
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world.
Comprehensive Training
Access over $50,000 worth of specialised courses and technical resources.
Supportive Environment
Receive any extra equipment, tools, or platform subscriptions you need to perform at your best.
Direct Access to Founders
Work directly alongside SA Media leadership and decision-makers from day one.
Results-Driven Culture
We balance a focused, ambitious environment with genuine flexibility and team support.
THE ROLE
Key responsibilities
Design, build, and deploy automation workflows that eliminate manual processes, reduce operational overhead, and create measurable efficiency gains for SA Media clients and internal teams.
Integrate diverse platforms including CRMs, marketing tools, databases, payment systems, and communication channels using APIs, webhooks, and middleware platforms.
Map existing client workflows, identify bottlenecks and manual touchpoints, and architect automation solutions that are scalable, reliable, and easy to maintain.
Work closely with the strategy, account, and engineering teams to translate client requirements into technical automation specifications and deliver on agreed timelines.
Build and maintain data pipeline automations that move, transform, and synchronise information across systems in real time or on scheduled intervals.
Test and validate automated workflows rigorously to ensure accuracy, error handling, and resilience under real-world conditions.
Monitor live automations, respond to failures or edge cases, and iterate quickly to improve reliability and performance over time.
Document workflows, integration maps, and system dependencies clearly so the wider team can understand, audit, and extend your work.
Contribute to internal automation tooling that improves SA Media team productivity, from reporting and onboarding to client delivery and billing workflows.
Research and evaluate new automation platforms, integration tools, and AI-powered workflow capabilities to keep SA Media ahead of what the market offers.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate
1 to 3 years of experience in automation engineering, systems integration, or a closely related technical role with a strong portfolio of production deployments.
Hands-on experience building production automation workflows using platforms such as n8n, Make, Zapier, or equivalent tools
Strong understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, OAuth, and API authentication patterns
Able to read and write basic scripts in Python or JavaScript to handle data transformation, conditional logic, and API calls beyond what no-code tools support natively
Experience integrating SaaS platforms including HubSpot, Salesforce, Airtable, Notion, Slack, Stripe, or similar tools
Systematic thinker who can map complex processes and design clean, maintainable automation architectures
Strong troubleshooting instinct with the ability to diagnose and resolve integration failures quickly
Organised and precise, with attention to error handling, edge cases, and data integrity in every workflow built
Clear communicator who can explain automation logic and technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders
Self-directed and comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-moving environment
NICE TO HAVE
Bonus experience
Experience incorporating AI and LLM capabilities into automation workflows, such as content generation, data classification, or intelligent routing.
Familiarity with data transformation and ETL concepts for moving and normalising data across platforms at scale.
Exposure to database management using PostgreSQL, Airtable, or similar tools as part of automated pipeline design.
Experience automating marketing and sales operations including lead routing, CRM enrichment, follow-up sequences, and reporting.
Prior experience delivering automation solutions to clients in real estate, fintech, hospitality, e-commerce, or professional services.
Knowledge of containerisation or cloud infrastructure at a conceptual level as it relates to hosting and scheduling automated workflows.
WHY SA MEDIA
Why join our team
Work on diverse automation projects across real estate, fintech, hospitality, luxury, and technology sectors in global markets
Build systems that are deployed and used by real clients, not prototypes sitting in staging environments
Be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-driven team operating across six cities worldwide
Direct access to founders and decision-makers who are actively involved in every client engagement
Flexible remote work environment with genuine opportunities for advancement and expanding scope
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives tied to the quality and reliability of your output
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Is this role fully remote?
Yes. This is a fully remote position open to candidates globally. You will need to be available during core collaboration hours and deliver consistent, reliable output across ongoing client and internal projects.
What does the compensation look like?
Compensation is competitive with a strong base and performance incentives tied to the quality and impact of the systems you build. We reward engineers who ship things that work and hold up under real-world conditions.
What kinds of automation projects will I work on?
You will build workflow automations for SA Media clients across real estate, fintech, hospitality, luxury, and professional services. Projects include CRM automation, lead routing, reporting pipelines, platform integrations, client onboarding flows, and internal operational tooling.
Do I need to know how to code?
A basic working knowledge of Python or JavaScript is expected for handling logic and data transformations that go beyond no-code tools. You do not need to be a senior software engineer, but you must be comfortable reading, writing, and debugging scripts as part of your workflow.
Which automation platforms does SA Media use?
We primarily use n8n, Make, and Zapier depending on the client context and complexity of the workflow. We also build custom integrations directly against APIs where the use case demands it. Adaptability across platforms matters more than expertise in any single tool.
How quickly does SA Media move?
Fast. We do not have unnecessary approval layers or bureaucratic delays. If you identify a better approach or spot an inefficiency worth fixing, you raise it and we act on it. Engineers who ship reliably and think proactively gain responsibility quickly.
Will I have direct access to the founder and leadership?
Yes. SA Media is a firm where leadership is accessible and actively involved. You will work closely with Saim Abbasi and the senior team. There are no unnecessary layers of management between you and the people making decisions.
What is the culture like?
Results-driven but genuinely supportive. We care about what actually gets built and deployed, not optics or activity for its own sake. There is no micromanagement, no politics, and no tolerance for cutting corners on reliability. We hire people we trust and hold everyone to the same high standard.
Is there a path to grow beyond this role?
Yes. SA Media is an active portfolio of ventures, media assets, and client engagements. Strong performers gain access to broader technical leadership, more complex scopes, and opportunities across the business that extend well beyond a standard engineering role.
How do I apply?
Send your resume and a short note on your automation engineering background to careers@samedia.io with the subject line: Application: Automation Engineer. Include examples of workflows or integrations you have built in production. We review every application personally.
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SA Media?
Send your resume and a brief note on your automation engineering background to our careers inbox. Include the subject line: Application: Automation Engineer. We review every application personally.
Questions? Email us at careers@samedia.io