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Verónica Zambrano
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4 years of experience
Full-Time

Verónica is an AI expert developing tools that enhance workflows through automation.

Skills
  • AI Planning
  • Machine Learning
  • Ethical Tech
  • Model Evaluation
  • System Design
Andrés Márquez
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9 years of experience
Full-Time

Andrés is a skilled prompt engineer excelling in innovative solutions and creative problem-solving.

Skills
  • Python
  • LLMs
  • AI Ethics
  • Data Labeling
  • NLP
María González
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5 years of experience
Full-Time

María is an AI professional focused on developing innovative and practical tech solutions.

Skills
  • AI Strategy
  • Machine Learning
  • Product Roadmapping
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
Cristóbal Fuentes
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11 years of experience
Full-Time

Cristóbal is an AI thinker creating machine learning tools for everyday challenges.

Skills
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Engineering
  • AI Integration
  • Model Optimization
  • Problem Solving
Julieta Cornejo
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11 years of experience
Part-Time

Julieta is an AI innovator developing smart tools that solve real-world user problems.

Skills
  • Data Science
  • Model Training
  • AI Deployment
  • Research & Prototyping
  • Continuous Improvement
Héctor Valencia
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12 years of experience
Full-Time

Héctor is an AI problem-solver building systems that address real and technical challenges.

Skills
  • Machine Learning
  • AI Deployment
  • Technical Architecture
  • Problem Solving
  • Workflow Automation
Natalia Bravo
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7 years of experience
Full-Time

Natalia is an AI expert developing scalable, reliable, and human-friendly solutions.

Skills
  • AI Strategy
  • Machine Learning
  • Neural Networks
  • Product Development
  • Data Science
Esteban Aguirre
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5 years of experience
Full-Time

Esteban is an AI architect creating smart tools that solve complex, lasting challenges.

Skills
  • AI Infrastructure
  • Model Engineering
  • System Integration
  • Solution Design
  • Data Pipelines
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"Over the course of 2024, we successfully hired 9 exceptional team members through Lupa, spanning mid-level to senior roles. The quality of talent has been outstanding, and we’ve been able to achieve payroll cost savings while bringing great professionals onto our team. We're very happy with the consultation and attention they've provided us."

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Phillip Gutheim
Head of Product, Rappi Bank

“With Lupa, we rebuilt our entire tech team in less than a month. We’re spending half as much on talent. Ten out of ten”

Dan Berzansky
CEO, Oneteam 360

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Day 2
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Day 3 & 4
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"Over the course of 2024, we successfully hired 9 exceptional team members through Lupa, spanning mid-level to senior roles. The quality of talent has been outstanding, and we’ve been able to achieve payroll cost savings while bringing great professionals onto our team. We're very happy with the consultation and attention they've provided us."

RaeAnn Daly
Vice President of Customer Success, Blazeo

“We needed to scale a new team quickly - with top talent. Lupa helped us build a great process, delivered great candidates quickly, and had impeccable service”

Phillip Gutheim
Head of Product, Rappi Bank

“With Lupa, we rebuilt our entire tech team in less than a month. We’re spending half as much on talent. Ten out of ten”

Dan Berzansky
CEO, Oneteam 360

“We scaled our first tech team at record speed with Lupa. We couldn’t be happier with the service and the candidates we were sent.”

Mateo Albarracin
CEO, Bacu

"Recruiting used to be a challenge, but Lupa transformed everything. Their professional, agile team delivers top-quality candidates, understands our needs, and provides exceptional personalized service. Highly recommended!"

Rogerio Arguello
Accounting and Finance Director, Pasos al Éxito

“Lupa has become more than just a provider; it’s a true ally for Pirani in recruitment processes. The team is always available to support and deliver the best service. Additionally, I believe they offer highly competitive rates and service within the market.”

Tania Oquendo Henao
Head of People, Pirani

"Highly professional, patient with our changes, and always maintaining clear communication with candidates. We look forward to continuing to work with you on all our future roles."

Alberto Andrade Chiquete
VP of Revenue, Komet Sales

“Lupa has been an exceptional partner this year, deeply committed to understanding our unique needs and staying flexible to support us. We're excited to continue our collaboration into 2025.”

John Vanko
CTO, GymOwners

"What I love about Lupa is their approach to sharing small, carefully selected batches of candidates. They focus on sending only the three most qualified individuals, which has already helped us successfully fill 7 roles.”

Daniel Ruiz
Head of Engineering, Fuse Finance

"We hired 2 of our key initial developers with Lupa. The consultation was very helpful, the candidates were great and the process has been super fluid. We're already planning to do our next batch of hiring with Lupa. 5 stars."

Joaquin Oliva
Co-Founder, EBI

"Working with Lupa for LatAm hiring has been fantastic. They found us a highly skilled candidate at a better rate than our previous staffing company. The fit is perfect, and we’re excited to collaborate on more roles."

Kim Heger
Chief Talent Officer, Hakkoda

"We compared Lupa with another LatAm headhunter we found through Google, and Lupa delivered a far superior experience. Their consultative approach stood out, and the quality of their candidates was superior. I've hired through Lupa for both of my companies and look forward to building more of my LatAm team with their support."

Josh Berzansky
CEO, Proven Promotions & Vorgee USA

“We’ve worked with Lupa on multiple roles, and they’ve delivered time and again. From sourcing an incredible Senior FullStack Developer to supporting our broader hiring needs, their team has been proactive, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. It really feels like we’ve gained a trusted partner in hiring.”

Jeannine LeBeau
Director of People and Operations, Intevity

Working with Lupa was a great experience. We struggled to find software engineers with a specific skill set in the US, but Lupa helped us refine the role and articulate our needs. Their strategic approach made all the difference in finding the right person. Highly recommend!

Mike Bohlander
CTO and Co-Founder, Outgo

Lupa goes beyond typical headhunters. They helped me craft the role, refine the interview process, and even navigate international payroll. I felt truly supported—and I’m thrilled with the person I hired. What stood out most was their responsiveness and the thoughtful, consultative approach they brought.

Matt Clifford
Founder, Matt B. Clifford Consulting

Automation Developers Soft Skills

Autonomous problem-solving and clarity that drive seamless task automation

Efficiency Focus

Always look for process improvements and automation.

Systematic Thinking

Build logic with clarity and consistency in flow.

Communication

Document workflows and changes for team clarity.

Problem Solving

Troubleshoot and debug complex automation pipelines.

Responsiveness

Adapt quickly to integration or tooling changes.

Autonomy

Deliver automation solutions with minimal oversight.

Automation Developers Skills

Automation skills that eliminate manual work and boost efficiency

Workflow Automation

Automate manual tasks with scripts and integrations.

API & Webhook Integration

Trigger and sync data across systems using APIs.

Script Development

Write Python, Bash, or JS scripts to automate logic.

Process Optimization

Identify inefficiencies and streamline team operations.

Toolchain Customization

Configure tools like Zapier, Make, or custom workflows.

Error Handling & Logging

Ensure reliability with clear logging and fallback paths.

How to Write an Effective Job Post to Hire Automation Developers

This is an example job post, including a sample salary expectation. Customize it to better suit your needs, budget, and attract top candidates.

Recommended Titles

  • Automation Engineer
  • RPA Developer
  • Workflow Automation Specialist
  • Process Automation Developer
  • Scripting & Automation Engineer
  • DevOps Automation Specialist

Role Overview

  • Tech Stack: Proficient in Python, Selenium, Zapier, and REST APIs.
  • Project Scope: Design scripts and workflows to eliminate manual processes across teams.
  • Team Size: Join a lean ops and automation team (3–5 people).

Role Requirements

  • Years of Experience: At least 2 years in automation or scripting roles.
  • Core Skills: Scripting, system integration, and low-code platform experience.
  • Must-Have Technologies: Python, Zapier, Integromat/Make, Selenium, Git.

Role Benefits

  • Salary Range: $80,000 – $130,000 based on role complexity and seniority.
  • Remote Options: Fully remote with timezone overlap to the US.
  • Growth Opportunities: Build scalable automation pipelines across functions and tools.

Do

  • List experience with scripting, RPA, and automation frameworks
  • Include examples of manual task reduction through automation
  • Mention collaborative work with ops and dev teams
  • Highlight value in streamlining business workflows
  • Use efficiency-driven, automation-savvy wording

Don't

  • Don’t conflate scripting with strategic automation design
  • Avoid focusing solely on tools without process thinking
  • Don’t exclude use cases or impact on workflows
  • Refrain from skipping DevOps collaboration
  • Don’t post vague tech stacks like “general automation”

Top Automation Developer Interview Questions

Questions to ask Automation Developers in interviews

What’s your experience with workflow automation platforms?

Look for tools like Zapier, n8n, Airflow, or custom scripts. They should discuss orchestration, reliability, and scaling strategies.

Can you describe a time you automated a manual process?

Expect a clear before/after impact. Look for attention to edge cases, integrations, and user adoption.

How do you handle error recovery in automated systems?

Listen for retry logic, circuit breakers, alerting systems, and fallback plans. Resilience is key.

What’s your approach to testing automation workflows?

Candidates should explain unit/integration testing, mocks, and dry runs. Bonus for using CI/CD pipelines or test coverage tools.

Which scripting languages or tools do you use for automation?

Expect Python, Bash, PowerShell, or automation-specific tools. Look for flexibility in APIs, scheduling, and logs.

How do you identify bottlenecks in an automation pipeline?

Look for step-by-step tracing, performance logging, and root cause prioritization.

Describe a time an automation failed silently. How did you detect and fix it?

Expect log monitoring, alerting strategies, and implementing safeguards or sanity checks.

What’s your process for troubleshooting inconsistent task execution?

Expect isolation of variables, timing analysis, and workflow retries with idempotency.

How do you handle tool conflicts or integrations that fail?

Look for use of API mocks, staged environments, and fallback or retry logic design.

How do you design automation systems for resilience?

Expect graceful failure handling, retries, circuit breakers, and redundancy in workflows.

Tell me about a time your automation script caused unexpected issues.

Expect ownership, quick recovery steps, and preventive improvements.

Describe how you handle repetitive work before automation is in place.

Look for systems thinking, process mapping, and iteration mindset.

How do you respond when stakeholders underestimate the time to automate?

Expect communication strategies, estimation frameworks, and education moments.

Describe a project where you simplified a complex workflow through automation.

Expect creativity, documentation quality, and impact on operations.

How do you ensure long-term maintainability in your automation projects?

Look for clarity in code, documentation, and consideration for future scaling.

  • Overcomplicating scripts without scalability in mind
  • Lack of logging or error-handling in automation flows
  • Minimal testing of edge scenarios
  • Ignoring human-in-the-loop considerations
  • Poor documentation of automation logic

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From search to hire, our process is designed to secure the perfect talent for your team

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Tap into our knowledge of the LatAm market to secure the best talent at competitive, local rates. We know where to look, who to hire, and how to meet your needs precisely.

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Top Automation Developer Interview Questions

Questions to ask Automation Developers in interviews

What’s your experience with workflow automation platforms?

Look for tools like Zapier, n8n, Airflow, or custom scripts. They should discuss orchestration, reliability, and scaling strategies.

Can you describe a time you automated a manual process?

Expect a clear before/after impact. Look for attention to edge cases, integrations, and user adoption.

How do you handle error recovery in automated systems?

Listen for retry logic, circuit breakers, alerting systems, and fallback plans. Resilience is key.

What’s your approach to testing automation workflows?

Candidates should explain unit/integration testing, mocks, and dry runs. Bonus for using CI/CD pipelines or test coverage tools.

Which scripting languages or tools do you use for automation?

Expect Python, Bash, PowerShell, or automation-specific tools. Look for flexibility in APIs, scheduling, and logs.

How do you identify bottlenecks in an automation pipeline?

Look for step-by-step tracing, performance logging, and root cause prioritization.

Describe a time an automation failed silently. How did you detect and fix it?

Expect log monitoring, alerting strategies, and implementing safeguards or sanity checks.

What’s your process for troubleshooting inconsistent task execution?

Expect isolation of variables, timing analysis, and workflow retries with idempotency.

How do you handle tool conflicts or integrations that fail?

Look for use of API mocks, staged environments, and fallback or retry logic design.

How do you design automation systems for resilience?

Expect graceful failure handling, retries, circuit breakers, and redundancy in workflows.

Tell me about a time your automation script caused unexpected issues.

Expect ownership, quick recovery steps, and preventive improvements.

Describe how you handle repetitive work before automation is in place.

Look for systems thinking, process mapping, and iteration mindset.

How do you respond when stakeholders underestimate the time to automate?

Expect communication strategies, estimation frameworks, and education moments.

Describe a project where you simplified a complex workflow through automation.

Expect creativity, documentation quality, and impact on operations.

How do you ensure long-term maintainability in your automation projects?

Look for clarity in code, documentation, and consideration for future scaling.

  • Overcomplicating scripts without scalability in mind
  • Lack of logging or error-handling in automation flows
  • Minimal testing of edge scenarios
  • Ignoring human-in-the-loop considerations
  • Poor documentation of automation logic

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