This is a remote position.

Role Overview

Data Engineer (Automation & Systems Integration Focus)

About the Role

We’re hiring a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data pipelines and system integrations that support our marketing, sales, and operational systems.

This is a hands-on role focused on connecting WordPress, CRM platforms, analytics platforms, and customer ERP systems using modern automation tools like n8n and AI-assisted workflows. You will turn fragmented systems and datasets into reliable, scalable data flows that enable better visibility, attribution, and decision-making.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely to real business outcomes, understands how data impacts growth, and wants to reduce manual work through thoughtful automation.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain integrations between:
  

• WordPress (custom plugins, REST APIs, metadata, structured data)
  

• Zoho One applications (CRM, Analytics, Creator, Books, Campaigns)
  

• Analytics and tracking systems (GA4, GSC exports, attribution data)
  

• Customer ERP systems with inconsistent schemas and APIs
  

• Develop and manage automation workflows using n8n
  

• Create data pipelines for syncing:
  

• Leads, customers, and lifecycle stages
  

• Content, page-level, and performance data
  

• Attribution, conversion, and engagement metrics
  

• Normalize and transform data across systems for reporting and automation
  

• Implement validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring for all workflows
  

• Support data needs for marketing, SEO, sales, and operations teams
  

Automation, Analytics & AI

• Automate ingestion and transformation of marketing and performance data
  

• Use AI tools to:
  

• Classify, enrich, or summarize incoming records
  

• Detect anomalies or quality issues in datasets
  

• Reduce manual review and cleanup work
  

• Identify opportunities to replace spreadsheet-driven processes with automation
  

• Improve reliability and latency of business-critical data flows
  

Documentation & Collaboration

• Document data flows, assumptions, and dependencies clearly
  

• ​Explain technical systems in practical, non-academic terms
  

• Collaborate with SEO, marketing, and operations stakeholders to design solutions
  

• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis
  

Location

• US-based
  

• Iowa preferred
  

• CST hours required
  

Compensation

Starting at $60,000+, based on experience

(Higher compensation available for strong automation and integration experience)

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, automation engineering, or systems integration
  

• Strong experience working with APIs, webhooks, and event-driven systems
  

• Experience building and maintaining automation workflows (n8n or similar)
  

• Comfort working with marketing, analytics, and operational data
  

• Ability to work with imperfect, real-world datasets and make them usable
  

• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WordPress beyond basic theming (metadata, custom fields, APIs)
  

• Familiarity with SEO, analytics, or attribution data (GA4, GSC, page-level metrics)
  

• Experience with Zoho One
  

• Experience integrating with ERP systems or line-of-business software
  

• SQL experience and understanding of data modeling concepts
  

• Experience applying AI/LLMs in production workflows
  

• Background working with B2B or manufacturing organizations
  

Benefits

Why Join Running Robots?

• Build real systems that directly impact revenue, operations, and client success
  

• Work on complex, non-trivial integrations that most agencies avoid
  

• High ownership role with freedom to design systems the right way
  

• Collaborate with a small, senior team that values execution and clarity
  

• Long-term opportunity to shape automation and data architecture strategy
  

Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 112 hours to start, with additional hours earned on anniversaries
  

• Sick Leave: 40 hours per year
  

• Paid Holidays, Parental Leave, Monthly Recharge Day, and Bereavement Leave
  

• 401(k) with a 4% employer match
  

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plan (includes prescription drug coverage)
  

• Dental and Vision coverage
  

• Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  

• Charity Matching