This is a remote position.

Role Overview

Data Engineer (Automation & Systems Integration Focus)

About the Role

Were 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 $60000 based on experience

(Higher compensation available for strong automation and integration experience)

Requirements

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