Digital Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

We are seeking a skilled and resourceful Automation Engineer to streamline and automate operational workflows across our business units. In this role, you will design and implement solutions that eliminate manual work, improve efficiency, and support our sustainability-focused mission. Using low-code automation tools and scripting, you will tackle tasks like automating customer support ticket responses, processing data from Excel/CSV files, and generating reports from PDFs. By leveraging platforms like n8n or Make.com alongside LLMs (Large Language Models) and APIs, you will help create smarter, faster processes that free our teams to focus on high-value work. Acting as a problem-solver and integrator, you will work closely with various departments to identify automation opportunities and implement solutions that support our vision of a waste-free future. Key responsibilities include:

• Design & Development of Workflows: Create, build, and maintain automated workflows using tools like n8n or Make.com to streamline business processes (e.g. handling support tickets, data entry, reporting). 
• API Integration: Connect various systems via REST APIs and webhooks – for example, integrating platforms such as Zendesk, Baserow, or internal databases – to enable seamless data flow and process automation. 
• AI-Powered Automation: Leverage Large Language Models (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Llama, etc.) by crafting effective prompts to automate text-heavy tasks like answering common customer inquiries, extracting information from PDFs, or summarizing documents 
• Collaboration & Requirements Gathering: Work closely with stakeholders in different business units to analyze their workflows, gather requirements, and identify opportunities for automation that will reduce manual effort and errors. 
• Reliability & Optimization: Implement robust error-handling, monitoring, and logging for all automations to ensure reliability. Continuously monitor workflow performance and optimize processes for speed and scalability, troubleshooting issues and refining solutions as needed. 
• Documentation: Document all automated workflows and processes, maintaining clear guides and technical documentation so that solutions are maintainable and knowledge is shared across the team. 

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in scripting, or process automation; a degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience). 
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript or Python for building custom automation logic and scripts. 
• Automation Tools: Hands-on experience with workflow automation platforms such as n8n, Make.com (Integromat) for creating complex integrations. 
• API & Web Services: Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, webhooks, and data formats (JSON, XML) to connect and integrate diverse systems. 
• Data Handling: Familiarity with relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ability to work with data in spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for cleaning and transforming information. Knowledge of tools like Baserow or Airtable for no-code databases is a plus. 
• AI/LLM Knowledge: Experience leveraging AI, specifically Large Language Models, in workflow automation – for example, using GPT-based services to generate content or analyze text, and skill in prompt engineering to get desired outputs. 
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, self-driven mindset. You can troubleshoot complex issues independently and “figure things out” to get the job done. 
• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills. Able to work with non-technical stakeholders to understand problems and explain automation solutions in clear terms. You document processes well and are comfortable guiding others in using the tools. 
• Languages: Fluent in spoken and written English; German proficiency is a plus. 

 Bonus skills (Nice to have)

• Experience with Microsoft tools like Power Automate and understanding when to use them in combination with our main platforms. 
• Familiarity with basic SQL and data pipeline or ETL concepts for more advanced data manipulation and transfer between systems. 
• Knowledge of script automation for office tools (e.g., writing Excel macros or using Python scripts to process CSV/PDF files). 
• Background in or passion for sustainability tech or waste management sector – aligning with our mission of a waste-free future. 
• Version Control: Comfort with version control systems (Git) and agile workflows for managing automation projects, as well as basic understanding of cloud services or Linux environments. 

• Attractive Benefits Package: You will receive a benefits package commensurate with the position, including modern IT equipment. The salary range is €70,000 to €100,000 gross annual salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Diverse Range of Responsibilities: A broad and varied spectrum of tasks awaits you, allowing you to work independently at a leading environmental service provider.
• Contribution to Company Development: You will actively contribute to the further development and growth of the company, in line with our vision of a waste-free future, helping to improve the world of tomorrow.
• Additional Benefits: We offer bike leasing, support for caring for relatives, life situation counseling (PME Family Service), a Germany ticket, corporate benefits, company pension scheme, comprehensive health management, and diverse training opportunities.
• Flexible Working: You will benefit from flexible working hours based on trust, preference for candidates based in Germany (Cologne), though fully remote work from other locations is also possible.
• Our Commitment to Diversity: We believe innovation thrives when diverse perspectives come together. We explicity seek candidates with a wide range of life experiences, educational backgrounds, cultures and professional journeys. Tell us your unique viewpoint will enrich our product teams.