Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Mexico City, CDMX, Quito, Lima, Panama City Hybrid Full-time

PayJoy is hiring an Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain chatbot flows, IVR configurations, and low-code automation workflows (N8N, Make) to automate customer interactions across 9 countries - ensuring every solution is tested, documented, and measured before and after release.
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs used by bots and IVR systems (PHP current stack, expanding) maintenance, and managing releases via Git PR workflows.
  • Contribute to the evolution of PayJoy's Al platform - including Generative Al integrations, dynamic knowledge base management, agentic automation, and prompt engineering to continuously improve Bot Handle Rate, BSAT, and cost-per-contact metrics.
  • Collaborate with CX Operations stakeholders across multiple countries and time zones to translate business requirements into technical solutions - communicating clearly in writing and meetings, and producing technical PRDs and documentation in Confluence.
  • Participate in POCs for IVR platform migration (Amazon Connect, UJET) and support technical evaluation, configuration, and integration work as the team expands its cloud and CCaaS footprint.
  • Operate with full end-to-end ownership: manage backlog items in Jira within Scrum ceremonies, ship solutions with unit and integration tests, monitor post-release performance, and report impact metrics to demonstrate measurable business value.

Requirements

  • Software & Tools: PHP 8.x, RESTful APls (design & consumption), Postman, MySQL, Docker, Git (PR workflow, branching, releases).
  • Specific Knowledge: Experience with conversational Al and/or IVR platforms; understanding of Generative Al concepts and agentic automation; knowledge of SOLID principles, PSR standards, and best practices for PHP; familiarity with API documentation standards; experience working in CX, fintech, or operations-embedded technical teams operating across multiple countries and cultures.
  • Results Expected: Autonomous delivery of automation solutions end-to-end; measurable improvement in Bot Handle Rate, cost-per-contact, and BSAT metrics; well-tested, documented, and maintained code; proactive cross-functional collaboration with zero micromanagement needed; post-release monitoring and impact reporting for every solution shipped.
  • Skills: Adaptive mindset with ability to operate in both proactive engineering and reactive operational modes; strong async and sync written communication; high autonomy and end-to-end ownership mentality; data-driven approach to delivery; cross-cultural collaboration across time zones; stakeholder-facing confidence; customer-centric perspective; fluent English (required).

Nice to Have

  • Python, JavaScrip; N8N and/or Make (or equivalent low-code platforms), Zendesk Al Agents or similar chatbot platforms, Talkdesk or similar IVR platforms, Jira, Confluence; AWS basics (Lambda, CloudWatch); Amazon Connect or UJET experience; Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency; experience in fintech or financial services; background in CX or BPO-embedded technical roles;

Additional Information

  • Fluent English (required).
  • Spanish or Portuguese language proficiency (preferred).
  • Indefinite-term contract.
  • 20 days of vacations, unlimited sick leave.
  • $2,000 USD annual Co-working Travel perk.
  • $2,000 USD annual Professional Development perk.
  • Phone finance, headphone benefit, home office equipment allowance and wellness perks.
  • Catered lunches.
Required Skills
SOLID PrinciplesFintech
Job Details
Location Bogotá, Bogotá D.C., Mexico City, CDMX, Quito, Lima, Panama City
Work mode Hybrid
Employment Full-time
Department Operations – Global Tools and Metrics
Category QA & Testing
Posted 5 months ago
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PayJoy is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy’s point-of-sale financing and card offerings, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy’s credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.
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