Expert n8n AI-Automation Specialist for Long-Term, Per-Task Projects (OpenAI, Meta API, TikTok) - Contract to Hire

Hello,We’re looking for a highly skilled n8n AI-Automation Specialist for a long-term partnership. We manage a continuous pipeline of advanced automation projects and need a reliable expert who can build, optimize, and maintain sophisticated AI-driven workflows. This is an ongoing, per-task collaboration:For each task, we define the scope, agree on a fixed price, and once delivered successfully, we move to the next one. The First Task (Trial Project): Phase 1 – AI-Powered Unified InboxWe want to build the initial version of an AI-driven Unified Inbox capable of intelligently responding to common messages, not just collecting them.The Core Objective:Build a system where AI automatically replies to frequent inquiries (e.g., opening hours, shipping details) and flags complex or sensitive messages for human review. Platforms to Integrate (Phase 1)• Meta: Facebook (Comments, DMs) & Instagram (Comments, DMs, Story Replies)• WhatsApp: WhatsApp Business Cloud API• TikTok: Comment integrationHigh-Level Workflow (AIFlow)1. API Webhooks ConfigurationYou will configure all required webhooks for Meta, WhatsApp Cloud, and TikTok. 2.n8n Webhook ListenerAll inbound messages are captured by an n8n workflow. 3. Airtable Master LogEvery message gets logged in a structured Airtable base with initial status "Received". 4. AI Processing NodeEach message is sent to an AI model (OpenAI ChatGPT or bolthires Gemini). 5. AI Prompting – “The Brain”The model must:• Identify intent (Sales, Support, Spam, Common Questions)• Decide whether it can confidently answer using a small embedded knowledge base• Provide a ready-to-send reply if confident• Otherwise return a tag like "HUMAN_REVIEW_URGENT"6.Decision LogicA branching node decides:• Auto-Reply → AI crafts the answer → sent instantly• Human Review → Only tagged in Airtable for manual follow-up7. Outbound Auto-Reply WorkflowIf AI responds:• Send the reply through the correct platform API• Update Airtable with "Replied_By_AI" and store the reply messageHuman-in-the-Loop (Manual Responses)A second workflow triggers when a human writes a reply in Airtable, sending it through the correct platform API. Required Skills• Deep, proven expertise with n8n (complex branching, error handling, modular flows)• Strong experience integrating AI models inside n8n (OpenAI, Gemini, LangChain)• Mastery of APIs/Webhooks• Hands-on experience with:• Meta Graph API• WhatsApp Business Cloud API• TikTok for Business API• Proficiency with Airtable or bolthires Sheets as a lightweight database/UI• Clear communication, reliability, and attention to detailLong-Term VisionThis project is only the foundation.Future tasks include:• Expanding AI capabilities with advanced training (RAG, vector DBs)• Automatic CRM lead creation based on AI-detected opportunities• Building dashboards, analytics, and performance insights from the Airtable logsTo confirm you read the full description, begin your proposal with the word: “AUTOMATE”. In your proposal, please:• Briefly confirm your experience with n8n + AI integrations• Share 1–2 examples of similar AI-powered workflows• Explain how you approach AI prompting (the “Brain” of the system)• Confirm you’re comfortable with the long-term, per-task collaboration modelWe’re excited to find a long-term automation partner who can help us build a powerful, scalable AI system.Apply tot his job