Senior AI Automation Engineer

India

Full Time

At Appfire, we believe that great work happens when people get to choose how they work. After 20 years of creating software that empowers teams to break silos and collaborate seamlessly, we've learned that one size does not fit all. That’s why at Appfire, you choose. 

Choose to work where you thrive: Whether from home, in one of our offices, or while exploring the world, you decide where you’re most productive. From hardware and software to access to two decades of collective wisdom on working effectively in a remote-first company, we’ve got you covered.

Choose to balance your life without compromise: Plan your workday around your needs and what matters most to you. Enjoy flexible time off without the hassle of complicated approvals. From day one, we trust you to deliver quality work without sacrificing your personal life, hobbies, loved ones, and well-being.

Choose to grow on your terms: Take charge of your professional growth with access to online learning platforms, facilitated training, leadership programs, and internal hackathons. Collaborate with a global team to gain fresh perspectives. When you're ready for a new challenge, our internal mobility program is here to support your journey.

No one knows you better than you do. So join us and customize your experience. Choose how you want to work. Choose Appfire.

Appfire’s AI Automation team builds intelligent workflows and internal apps supporting 300+ SaaS and cloud platforms across its global workforce. We are seeking a highly skilled AI Automation Engineer to own automation, system integrations, and data synchronisation across critical corporate systems. This role requires solid software engineering discipline, maintaining code repositories, and using AI coding assistants, AI agents, and MCP services to accelerate IT innovation. The ideal candidate enjoys experimenting with modern technologies and improving operations.

 

What you will do:

  • Design, build, and maintain AI-powered automations, internal tools, and integrations across corporate SaaS and cloud platforms.
  • Develop scripts, utilities, APIs, and lightweight applications assisted by AI tools.
  • Use AI coding assistants, AI agents, and MCP services to accelerate software development, automation delivery, and IT process innovation.
  • Build automation workflows for user onboarding, offboarding, lifecycle management, role-based access, and data synchronisation.
  • Build, maintain, and scale workflow automations using tools such as n8n or equivalent platforms, connecting SaaS applications, APIs, AI services, and internal systems to automate repeatable business and IT processes.
  • Implement and maintain integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, event-driven workflows, and serverless cloud services.
  • Build AI-assisted utilities and workflows that help IT teams and business stakeholders improve speed, accuracy, and operational visibility.
  • Identify opportunities where AI, LLMs, and workflow automation can reduce manual work, improve data quality, and increase productivity.
  • Create dashboards, reports, and operational insights by connecting data from different platforms through APIs and automation workflows.
  • Work closely with IT specialists, DevOps engineers, security, finance, and business teams to understand needs and deliver scalable automation solutions.
  • Explore emerging AI tools, automation frameworks, modern engineering practices, and new technologies; and help drive their adoption across IT.

 

What you will need:

  • 5–7+ years of experience in Automation Engineering, Software Engineering, DevOps, SaaS Operations, IT Operations, or equivalent.
  • Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash, JavaScript, or similar languages.
  • Experience building scripts, utilities, APIs, lightweight applications, and integrations with support from AI coding assistants.
  • Hands-on experience using AI tools such as OpenAI, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, or similar to accelerate development, analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Familiarity with AI agents, MCP services, prompt engineering, and LLM-based automation patterns.
  • Experience building workflow automations using tools such as n8n, Zapier, Make, Workato, or equivalent platforms.
  • Experience designing, consuming, and troubleshooting REST APIs, OAuth-based integrations, webhooks, and event-driven workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, including serverless services and cloud-based automation.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

#Li-remote

About Appfire

A people-first approach to business

Since its inception, Appfire has been a remote-first company. With 850+ employees (who we call fireflies) across 28 countries, we foster an environment where everyone is respected. We invest in team members by ensuring they grow professionally and personally.

Making an impact

At Appfire, CSR means embedding purpose, responsibility, and impact into everything we do. We use our people, products, and partnerships to make a meaningful difference in the world, we act responsibly as a business, and we empower communities while strengthening our skills and culture and fostering belonging across Appfire.

In 2015, Appfire joined the Pledge 1% network of organizations committed to philanthropy. Appfire has since grown our Pledge 1% program to include all four pledge types — product, profit, equity, and employee time. We were among the first to do this, and we’re proud that Pledge 1% is part of our evolution.

Our business

Appfire mission to equip and connect every team so they can plan and deliver their best work. We are committed to building a durable, multi-generational business, and to evolving, innovating, and scaling in a way that ensures stability and opportunity for years to come

What’s our secret sauce?

  1. We follow teams. We do our research and build software that solves real-life collaboration challenges while being easy to implement and a joy to use. We’re proud to support over 20,000 customers and growing, including 55% of the Fortune 500. From the entertainment delivered by Netflix to the devices crafted by Samsung, and Dell Technologies and the financial transactions handled by Visa, Edward Jones, and US Bank, Appfire’s technology is indispensable. Our products also play a pivotal role in streamlining operations and fostering innovation at companies like Tesla and significant institutions such as NASA, Boeing, and many more. 
  2. We enhance. Our software is designed to give developers, knowledge workers, and teams the ability to extend and get greater value from the platforms they’ve invested in and enjoy. So far, our solutions extend and enhance the capabilities offered by Atlassian, Microsoft, monday.com, and Salesforce. 
  3. We build bridges and invest in our partners. Appfire's success is underscored by its channel program as its primary path to market. Today, Appfire has a dedicated Channel team supporting 800+ channel partners.
  4. We make security and privacy a priority, but we also keep it simple for our customers. We’ve achieved International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and ISO 27017 and System and Organization Controls (SOC) SOC 2, Type I and SOC 2, Type II certifications. Our award-winning Appfire Trust Center, offers our customers, partners, and prospects the latest security, privacy, and compliance information, including pre-completed questionnaires (CAIQ, SIG, and VSA) with an accelerated NDA process and just one EULA to cover it all.

Market recognition

Appfire has been consistently recognized for company growth, culture, corporate social responsibility, and product excellence and has been included among the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. Best Workplaces, BuiltIn Best Places to Work, and Inc. 5000. Learn more about our accomplishments, which would not be possible without our team members, partners, and customers: https://appfire.com/awards.

Equal Employer Opportunity (EEO)  

Appfire is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law. Our commitment extends to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Req ID: 788

Apply for this role

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone

Resume/CV*

(Supported types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)

What is the location you intend to work from?*

Select

What are your salary expectations (annual, CTC in local currency)*

What scripting or automation tools have you used extensively end-to-end?*

Have you used AI tools (such as OpenAI, Gemini, GitHub Copilot) to improve automation or development workflows?*

By submitting your CV or application materials in response to this job posting, you consent to the processing of your personal data contained therein for the purposes of this recruitment process, to the extent such processing is not required under applicable law. For details on how we process your data, please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice

Some more roles for you

Head over to our open positions page and discover your perfect match. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, we've got something awesome waiting for you. Let's make magic happen together!