Job Title: Senior Automation & Systems Architect
Location: Hybrid Remote (Bristol HQ)
Engagement: Full-time or Contract
Department: Technology & Operations
Company Overview
TradeStarz, powered by MJP Electrical, is building a national multi-trade platform designed to give self-employed partners the systems, automation, and support required to operate at scale. We already have a strong operational tech stack in place. Now we want to connect and automate it end-to-end, eliminating manual work and enabling rapid expansion across the UK.
Role Purpose
Deliver a fully automated, AI-assisted operational ecosystem by integrating and orchestrating our core platforms, ensuring every lead, job, invoice, and report flows seamlessly with zero manual intervention.
Responsibilities
* Architect a scalable automation layer connecting GoHighLevel, ServiceM8, Burdi, Dext, Xero, Wink Reports, Asana, SharePoint, and voice/AI systems
* Standardise and automate workflows from lead capture to financial reconciliation
* Build reliable API integrations with validation, alerting, and error-recovery logic
* Ensure clean, consistent data with a unified cross-system data model
* Implement monitoring dashboards, logging, and automation health checks
* Document processes and train internal teams for smooth handover and adoption
* Optimise system performance, margin visibility, and national partner scalability
* Collaborate directly with the founder on prioritisation and phased delivery plans
Required Experience
* 4+ years in automation engineering, systems integration, or technical architecture
* Demonstrable success delivering automation across CRM + operations + finance
* Expertise with SaaS API integrations, preferably including: n8n, Make, Zapier, ServiceM8, GoHighLevel, Xero, field operations CRMs
* Strong understanding of data governance, authentication, and security standards
* Ability to design resilient automations with fallbacks and retry logic
* Skilled in mapping business workflows into robust technical solutions
* Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement
Nice to Have
* Experience building multi-region infrastructure for scaling operations
* AI voice or conversational automation experience
* Knowledge of construction or field-service operational models
* Familiarity with partner/franchise network enablement
You’ll Thrive Here If You
* Take ownership, enjoy autonomy, and move fast in founder‑led environments
* Spot broken processes instantly and instinctively fix them
* Want to build the backbone of a business scaling from regional to national
Benefits
* Competitive pay with performance-based bonuses
* Flexible hybrid remote working
* Career growth into Technical Lead as we expand nationally
* Impactful role shaping the future of the UK's trade industry
Benefits
* Flexible remote or hybrid working — work from anywhere, with regular collaboration sessions at our Bristol HQ.
* Project-based pay structure with clear deliverables and performance-linked bonuses
* Opportunity to build recurring work as we roll out national automation projects
* Direct access to and mentorship from Founder, Mark Parry — work side‑by‑side on high‑impact systems that will define the next stage of MJP's growth
* Freedom to own your outcomes — deliver, invoice, and get rewarded fast
* Long‑term potential to transition into a retainer or senior leadership role (Head of Automation) as the platform scales
* Become part of a high-performance culture where innovation, accountability, and results are recognised
Requirements
* 3+ years' experience in operations, data analytics, or systems automation
* Skilled in workflow tools such as n8n, Zapier, Make, or similar integration platforms
* Experience connecting business tools (ServiceM8, Xero, CRMs, reporting systems)
* Strong Excel and data analysis ability — able to clean, interpret, and visualise data
* Some understanding of coding or scripting (JavaScript, Python, or VBA) to support custom automation logic
* Confident building reports in Power BI or Wink Reports
* Exceptional documentation and process-mapping skills
* Excellent communication and collaboration in hybrid / remote teams
* Thrives in a fast‑moving, founder‑led environment — calm under pressure and results‑driven
* Self‑motivated, structured, and able to move ideas from concept to delivery independently
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