# Remote Role Targets

This page translates the portfolio into roles, search keywords, and first-month ownership. It is
for technical reviewers, hiring teams, and clients who need to decide quickly whether to start a
conversation.

## Best Remote Role Matches

| Role target | Why it fits | Evidence to review first |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backend Engineer | I can build FastAPI/PostgreSQL systems with records, roles, audit, workflow state, OpenAPI, tests, Docker, and docs. | [DriveDesk Core](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/drivedesk-core), [Skill Evidence](./SKILL_EVIDENCE.md) |
| Back End Developer / Python Developer | I can ship practical Python backend work around APIs, data models, validation, admin workflows, tests, Docker/CI, and handoff docs. | [Resume](./RESUME.md), [DriveDesk Core](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/drivedesk-core), [First 30 Days Delivery Plan](./FIRST_30_DAYS.md) |
| Platform Engineer | I think in operational boundaries: tenants, adapters, workers, contracts, SDK/OpenAPI surfaces, CI, and public proof paths. | [DriveDesk Core fast review route](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/drivedesk-core), [Case Studies](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/case-studies.html) |
| AI Automation Engineer | I can turn documents, transcripts, tickets, leads, or operator routines into RAG, summaries, scoring, routing, approvals, and reviewable workflows. | [DriveDesk AI Operator](./DRIVEDESK_AI_OPERATOR.md), [AI Ops offer demo](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/ai-ops-workflow-kit/blob/main/docs/OFFER_DEMO.md), [Remote Services](./SERVICES.md) |
| Artificial Intelligence Engineer | Best fit when the AI work is workflow/backend/integration oriented: RAG, structured LLM output, approvals, CRM handoff, tests, logs, and reviewable production boundaries. | [AI Automation Role Fit](./AI_AUTOMATION_ROLE_FIT.md), [DriveDesk AI Operator](./DRIVEDESK_AI_OPERATOR.md), [AI Ops offer demo](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/ai-ops-workflow-kit/blob/main/docs/OFFER_DEMO.md) |
| LLM Workflow / RAG Engineer | I can build backend-owned AI workflows where retrieval, citations, analysis JSON, approvals, quality checks, and audit are inspectable instead of hidden inside no-code nodes. | [DriveDesk AI Operator](./DRIVEDESK_AI_OPERATOR.md), [AI Ops offer demo](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/ai-ops-workflow-kit/blob/main/docs/OFFER_DEMO.md) |
| AI / Operations Automation Lead | I can combine AI-assisted development, operations workflow analysis, API/integration boundaries, documentation, metrics, and human oversight into one delivery loop. | [Role Fit Pack](./APPLICATION_PACK.md), [DriveDesk AI Operator](./DRIVEDESK_AI_OPERATOR.md), [DriveDesk Core Review](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/drivedesk-core-review.html) |
| DevOps / Self-Hosting Engineer | I can improve deployment, health checks, logs, CI/CD, release gates, backups, smoke checks, runbooks, and recovery paths. | [DeployMate](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/deploymate), [Case Studies](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/case-studies.html) |
| Integration Engineer | I can design explicit API/webhook/database adapter contracts for CRM, ERP, 1C, accounting, banking, and custom internal systems. | [DriveDesk Core](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/drivedesk-core), [Remote Services](./SERVICES.md) |
| Internal Tools / Ops Automation Engineer | I can turn spreadsheet/chat/manual operations into owned tools with data models, admin flows, roles, docs, deployment, and support paths. | [Proof of Work](./PROOF_OF_WORK.md), [Case Studies](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/case-studies.html) |

## Search Keywords

These are the terms that best match the current public proof:

- AI Automation / Backend / Platform Engineer
- Remote Backend Engineer
- Remote Python Developer
- Back End Developer
- Python Developer
- Python Backend Engineer
- Artificial Intelligence Engineer with a workflow/backend focus
- FastAPI Engineer
- Backend Platform Engineer
- Backend Development
- Platform Engineering
- AI Automation Engineer
- AI Workflow Automation Engineer
- LLM Workflow Engineer
- RAG Workflow Engineer
- LLM Workflows
- RAG / Retrieval-Augmented Generation
- Vector Databases Engineer
- n8n AI Workflow Engineer
- AI Sales Automation Engineer
- AI Support Automation Engineer
- Workflow Automation
- Internal Tools Engineer
- Business Automation Engineer
- Integration Engineer
- API Integration Engineer
- Systems Integration Engineer
- Systems Integration
- CRM Integration Engineer
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Engineer
- ERP Integration Engineer
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Engineer
- CRM / ERP Integrations
- Bitrix24 / CRM Adapter Work
- 1C / Accounting / Banking Integration Boundaries
- DevOps Engineer
- Self-Hosting Engineer
- Docker Compose
- GitHub Actions
- Docker / CI Engineer
- Platform / Operations Engineer

## Recruiter Search Snapshot

The fastest search match is remote work where the title or job description includes backend,
platform, AI automation, LLM/RAG workflow, CRM/ERP integration, internal tools, or DevOps ownership.

## LinkedIn Recruiter Search Alignment

This is the public search-fit summary for recruiters and hiring managers to recognize quickly:

| Search field | Best-fit signal |
| --- | --- |
| Job title filters | Back End Developer, Python Developer, AI Automation Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Integration Engineer. |
| Work mode | Remote-only full-time roles, plus concrete fixed-scope projects when the outcome is a working backend/AI/integration slice. |
| Skill filters | Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions, RAG, Vector Databases, CRM, ERP, Systems Integration, API Integration, n8n, Telegram, DevOps, OpenAPI, pgvector. |
| Proof route | [AI Backend Proof Pack](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/ai-backend-proof-pack.html) -> [Role Fit](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/role-fit.html) -> [Skill Evidence](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/skill-evidence.html) -> [PDF Resume](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/output/pdf/alex-gerlitz-remote-ai-automation-resume.pdf). |
| First message trigger | Send one remote role or one business workflow that needs backend-owned AI automation, CRM/ERP/API integration, internal tools, DevOps reliability, or a verified first working slice. |

| Search cluster | Exact fit signal | First proof |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backend / platform | Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, Docker, CI, roles, records, audit/outbox, workflow state. | [DriveDesk Core](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/drivedesk-core) |
| AI automation / LLM workflows | RAG, transcript/call analysis, structured JSON output, lead scoring, approvals, Telegram callback, provider boundaries. | [AI Ops Workflow Kit](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/ai-ops-workflow-kit) |
| CRM / ERP / systems integration | CRM/ERP/API/1C/accounting/banking adapter contracts, field mapping, validation, retries, idempotency, rollout notes. | [DriveDesk AI Operator](./DRIVEDESK_AI_OPERATOR.md) |
| DevOps / self-hosting | Docker Compose, GitHub Actions, release gates, health checks, logs, backups, runbooks, recovery paths. | [DeployMate](https://github.com/AlexGerlitz/deploymate) |

Remote-only is intentional. I am strongest when the first month can be evaluated through one working
business workflow slice with tests, logs, docs, a deploy path, and a handoff route.

## First 30 Days I Can Own

For a role, I am easiest to evaluate through a real workflow, not a generic exercise.

| Area | First-month ownership I can take |
| --- | --- |
| Existing backend | Map the current flows, identify risky boundaries, add tests/smoke checks, improve docs, and ship a small feature or workflow slice. |
| AI automation | Pick one document/transcript/ticket/operator workflow, build ingestion/retrieval or routing, add approval states, and prove it with repeatable tests. |
| AI sales/support operator | Build the DriveDesk AI Operator slice: transcript/lead ingestion, RAG retrieval, analysis JSON, Telegram approval, CRM sandbox adapter, audit, retries, screenshots, and runbook. |
| Integration work | Define source/target contracts, map data fields, add validation and logging, build a first sync/import path, and document rollout risks. |
| DevOps / recovery | Add or tighten Docker/CI/health/logging/smoke checks, document backup/restore or rollback, and leave a runbook. |
| Internal tools | Turn one manual workflow into records, roles, admin actions, notifications/tasks, and a deployable backend surface. |

Detailed plan: [First 30 Days Delivery Plan](./FIRST_30_DAYS.md).

## Client / Fixed-Scope Fit

If the conversation is not a full-time role, the strongest project shapes are:

- workflow teardown plus working slice;
- AI ops / RAG workflow MVP;
- CRM/ERP/1C/bank/API integration adapter;
- internal operations platform;
- DevOps/release/recovery hardening.

Details: [Remote AI Automation Services](./SERVICES.md).

## What I Do Not Need To Be Productive

I do not need a perfectly specified task before starting. A useful starting point is enough:

- a messy workflow;
- a current tool or database;
- a failing or manual process;
- an API boundary;
- a deadline and one success condition.

I will turn that into assumptions, risks, a small working slice, and a verification plan.

## Review Path

Fastest review order:

1. [Resume](./RESUME.md)
2. [DriveDesk AI Operator](./DRIVEDESK_AI_OPERATOR.md)
3. [Role Fit](./ROLE_FIT.md)
4. [Role / Project Brief](./ROLE_PROJECT_BRIEF.md)
5. [First 30 Days Delivery Plan](./FIRST_30_DAYS.md)
6. [Proof of Work](./PROOF_OF_WORK.md)
7. [Engineering Case Studies](https://alexgerlitz.github.io/AlexGerlitz/case-studies.html)
8. [Skill Evidence Matrix](./SKILL_EVIDENCE.md)
9. [Remote AI Automation Services](./SERVICES.md)