100% Remote | 1099 Contract Position | 25–30 Hours per Week | United States Only
Hourly Rate: $25.00–$32.00 per Hour
(Based on Experience, Technical Ability, and Relevant GoHighLevel Experience)
Build AI Systems That Help Real Businesses Grow
Are you passionate about building intelligent software instead of repetitive websites?
Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges using AI, automation, APIs, and modern software development tools?
Automation Agency is looking for a talented Full Stack Engineer to help build next-generation AI-powered business systems for clients across the United States.
This isn't a traditional web development position.
You'll help design and build AI receptionists, AI sales representatives, Voice AI agents, CRM solutions, custom SaaS applications, API integrations, and advanced automation systems that help businesses become more efficient and profitable.
This position begins as a part-time 1099 contract position (25–35 hours per week) with the opportunity for high-performing contractors to transition into a full-time position as our company continues to grow.
If you're excited about artificial intelligence, automation, and solving real-world business problems, we'd love to meet you.
About Automation Agency
Automation Agency is a U.S.-based AI Automation company specializing in designing and deploying intelligent business solutions for companies throughout the United States.
We partner directly with business owners to eliminate repetitive processes, automate operations, improve customer experiences, and build AI-powered systems that generate measurable business results.
Our team builds technology that businesses depend on every day.
We care about results, ownership, problem-solving, and the ability to deliver.
You don't need to follow a traditional career path to succeed here.
We care more about what you can build than where you learned to build it.
A formal degree is not required. Demonstrated technical ability, real-world experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a portfolio of work are highly valued.
What You'll Build
As a Full Stack Engineer, you'll help design, develop, and support solutions including:
- Agentic AI Systems
- Voice AI Agents
- AI Receptionists
- AI Sales Representatives
- AI Chatbots
- Advanced GoHighLevel CRM Solutions
- Custom SaaS Applications
- REST APIs
- Business Process Automation
- Internal Operational Software
- AI-Powered Workflows
- CRM Integrations
- Intelligent Dashboards
- Custom AI Integrations
Every project you work on will solve real business challenges for companies throughout the United States.
What You'll Be Doing
Your work may include:
- Building AI-powered automation systems
- Developing custom Node.js backend services
- Creating React or Next.js applications
- Building advanced GoHighLevel automations and CRM solutions
- Integrating AI models and AI APIs
- Developing third-party API integrations
- Designing webhook-based automation workflows
- Troubleshooting production systems
- Participating in technical discussions with U.S.-based clients
- Understanding business requirements and translating them into technical solutions
- Collaborating with our founders and engineering team
- Researching and learning new technologies when a project requires them
- Taking ownership of projects from development through completion
No two weeks are the same.
You'll work on a wide variety of challenging technical projects where your ability to think, troubleshoot, learn, and deliver will matter more than simply following instructions.
Why You'll Enjoy Working With Us
- 100% Remote
- Part-Time 1099 Contract Position
- 25–30 Hours Per Week
- Competitive Hourly Compensation
- Opportunity to Transition into a Full-Time Position
- Work with Cutting-Edge AI Technologies
- Build Real Software That Businesses Use Every Day
- Collaborate Directly with Company Founders
- Variety of Challenging Technical Projects
- Small, Highly Collaborative Engineering Team
- Opportunity for Professional Growth as the Company Expands
- Opportunity to work across AI, automation, CRM, SaaS, and full-stack development
Technologies You'll Work With
Our technology stack continues to evolve as AI and automation technology changes.
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- JavaScript
- HTML/CSS
Backend
- Node.js
- Express.js
- REST APIs
- Webhooks
Databases
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
AI & Automation
- GoHighLevel
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- MCP Servers
- Make.com
- Zapier
- n8n
Development Tools
- Git
- GitHub
- Docker
- CI/CD
We actively encourage our engineers to leverage AI tools to improve productivity, solve problems, research unfamiliar technologies, and deliver exceptional solutions.
You are not expected to already be an expert in every technology listed above.
What matters most is that you have strong fundamentals, can learn quickly, and can independently figure out how to solve problems.
What You Must Bring
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate strong ability in the following areas:
- Hands-on GoHighLevel experience
- Professional software development experience with demonstrated full-stack capabilities
- Strong JavaScript and Node.js development skills
- Experience building frontend applications using React, Next.js, or similar technologies
- Experience building and consuming REST APIs
- Experience integrating third-party APIs
- Experience working with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or similar databases
- Experience building automation workflows using webhooks
- Experience working with AI APIs, LLMs, AI agents, or AI-powered applications
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ability to work independently without requiring constant step-by-step direction
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a remote team
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Demonstrated reliability and ability to follow through on commitments
GoHighLevel Experience
GoHighLevel experience is an important part of this position.
You should have practical experience working inside GoHighLevel and be comfortable building or troubleshooting systems involving areas such as:
- AI Agents
- Workflows
- Pipelines
- Automations
- Custom values
- Webhooks
- Integrations
- Calendars
- CRM functionality
- Subaccounts
- APIs
We are more interested in what you have actually built with GoHighLevel than the number of years you have used it.
Candidates with deeper GHL experience will have an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with any of the following is a plus:
- GoHighLevel API Development
- Twilio
- Synthflow
- Voice AI Platforms
- AI Agent Development
- MCP
- LangChain
- Docker
- CI/CD Pipelines
- MongoDB
- PostgreSQL
- Make.com
- n8n
- Zapier
- Cursor AI
- GitHub Copilot
- Monday.com
You do not need experience with everything listed above.
We value strong technical fundamentals, curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 90 days, you'll be expected to:
- Independently complete assigned AI, automation, and development projects.
- Build and troubleshoot integrations between GoHighLevel and third-party platforms.
- Develop reliable API and webhook-based systems.
- Contribute to AI-powered applications and Voice AI solutions.
- Communicate proactively about project status, challenges, and deadlines.
- Participate in client-facing technical discussions when needed.
- Take ownership of problems rather than waiting for step-by-step instructions.
- Consistently deliver production-ready work that meets project requirements.
- Learn new technologies and tools when projects require them.
- Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and strong follow-through.
The goal isn't simply to stay busy.
The goal is to produce meaningful results.
Client Interaction
Our engineers do more than write code.
You'll regularly communicate with U.S.-based business owners and team members to understand business requirements, recommend technical solutions, provide project updates, troubleshoot issues, and help deliver exceptional client experiences.
Professionalism, communication, and technical expertise are equally important in this role.
You don't need to be a salesperson.
You do need to be able to communicate technical concepts clearly, ask good questions, listen carefully, and represent Automation Agency professionally.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for professionals who:
- Take ownership of their work
- Follow through on commitments
- Communicate proactively
- Are honest and transparent when something goes wrong
- Write clean, scalable, maintainable code
- Enjoy solving challenging technical problems
- Can troubleshoot instead of immediately waiting for someone else to provide the answer
- Continuously learn new technologies
- Demonstrate integrity and professionalism
- Thrive in a collaborative remote environment
- Enjoy working directly with clients
- Can manage their time and priorities independently
- Care about the quality and results of their work
We're looking for people who want to grow with the company, not simply complete assigned tasks.
Work Schedule
This is a part-time position averaging 25–30 hours per week.
Your work schedule will be established at the time of hire based on project needs and mutual agreement.
All scheduled hours will be worked between:
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Phoenix, Arizona Time)
Monday through Friday.
Applicants must be able to consistently work their assigned schedule during these hours.
Contractor Expectations
This position is a 1099 Contract Position.
Contractors are responsible for providing their own:
- Computer and development equipment
- High-speed internet connection
- Professional work environment
- Backup internet connection (recommended)
- Backup power solution (recommended)
- Applicable taxes and contractor obligations
Compensation is based on approved hours worked.
High-performing contractors may be considered for future full-time employment as business needs grow.
Work Environment & Equipment
Applicants must have:
- A quiet, professional environment suitable for focused development work and client meetings
- Reliable high-speed internet
- A modern development computer capable of handling the required software and development tools
- A professional webcam and microphone for video meetings
A dedicated home office is not required, provided you have a professional environment suitable for the work.
Applicant Requirements
This position is open only to applicants who:
- Currently reside within the United States
- Are legally authorized to provide services as a 1099 independent contractor
- Can consistently work within our required operating hours
- Successfully complete a background check
- Complete identity verification
- Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement and Non-Solicitation Agreement
Because our engineers may have access to client systems, business data, credentials, and production environments, maintaining strong security and confidentiality is an essential part of the position.
We are not accepting applications from:
- Offshore developers
- International contractors
- Staffing agencies
- Recruiting firms
- Applicants requiring visa sponsorship
Video Introduction
As part of our hiring process, qualified applicants may be asked to submit a 2–3 minute video introduction.
Please be prepared to briefly discuss:
- Your Full Stack development experience
- Your GoHighLevel experience
- An AI or automation project you're proud of
- A challenging technical problem you've solved
- Why you're interested in joining Automation Agency
A video introduction may be requested during the screening process.
This gives us an opportunity to see how you communicate, explain technical concepts, and approach real-world problems.
Portfolio & Demonstrated Work
We strongly encourage applicants to provide examples of work that demonstrate their technical ability.
Include any of the following, if available:
- Portfolio
- Public Applications
- AI Automation Examples
- Voice AI Demonstrations
- Technical Walkthrough Videos
- Screenshots of Relevant Projects
- GoHighLevel Examples
- API Integration Examples
- SaaS Applications
- Other software you've personally built
- GitHub Profile
- LinkedIn Profile
Your portfolio doesn't need to be perfect or publicly available.
If your work is confidential, you can explain the project, your role, the technology used, and the problem you solved without revealing confidential client information.
Technical Evaluation
Candidates who advance in the hiring process may be asked to complete a practical technical evaluation.
Our evaluation is designed to understand how you actually think and solve problems.
We may evaluate areas such as:
- Full-stack development
- API integrations
- Webhooks
- GoHighLevel
- AI integrations
- Debugging
- System architecture
- Problem-solving
- Technical communication
We care about demonstrated ability more than credentials.
Ready to Build the Future?
If you're excited about building AI-powered business systems, solving meaningful technical challenges, and working with a growing U.S. AI automation company, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're someone who takes ownership, learns quickly, communicates clearly, and wants to build technology that produces real business results, this could be an excellent opportunity to grow with Automation Agency.
Apply today and help us build the future of AI-powered business automation.
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- How much hands-on experience do you have building and managing systems in GoHighLevel? Answer: Less than 1 year, 1-2 years, 2-3 years or 3+ years?
- How many years of professional software development experience do you have, including full-stack development? Answer: Less than 1 year, 1-2 years, 2-3 years or 3-5 years, or 5+ years?
- Have you personally built or maintained integrations using REST APIs and webhooks? Answer: Yes extensively, Yes some experience, Limited experience
or No experience
- What is your level of hands-on experience building applications, automations, or integrations using AI/LLM technologies?
Work Location: Remote