About the job
Mindrift is looking for a Freelance DevOps Engineer (Automation Systems) to help build and maintain automation infrastructure for the Tendem project. This part-time, remote contract is based in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, and centers on supporting scalable workflows where AI and human agents collaborate.
Role overview
This position focuses on designing, deploying, and supporting infrastructure that powers automation pipelines. The work involves ensuring systems remain stable, scalable, and highly available across different environments. Close collaboration with Tendem Agents is essential to align infrastructure with operational needs and keep automation running smoothly.
Key responsibilities
- Deploy and maintain self-hosted automation platforms, such as n8n or similar tools.
- Design and manage infrastructure for high-volume workflows and large-scale data processing.
- Scale automation systems to support concurrent workloads and demanding operations.
- Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting to track workflow performance and spot failures.
- Implement alerts for critical issues, including node failures, drops in performance, or instability.
- Maintain uptime, reliability, and fault tolerance throughout automation pipelines.
Who will thrive in this role
This freelance, part-time position suits professionals with strong experience in cloud infrastructure, system deployment, and managing high-load automation environments. The remote setup offers flexibility for those living in Lyon or elsewhere in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
To learn more about the Tendem project, visit https://tendem.ai/.

