Automation Engineer

Sparteo is an independent suite of AI-powered advertising technologies built on sustainable, sovereign infrastructure.Since 2018, we’ve been reshaping programmatic advertising to make it faster, more transparent, and more profitable by building the most direct path between publishers and advertisers. But we don't stop here: wherever attention lives, on the web, in apps, on CTV, and beyond, our mission is to monetize audiences, across every device. Our data-driven tech delivers 30% higher revenues for our clients on average than traditional solutions.Our Solutions:→ Actirise: the display tech designed for performance → FastCMP: the consent management platform specifically designed for business purposes → Meetscale: the most advanced SSP for Publishers and Ad Networks → Viously: the ultimate all-in-one video tech solution → Voxeus: the audio distribution and monetization technologyBehind Sparteo’s growth is a team of 100+ talents across 11 countries, united by a shared ambition to redefine the future of digital advertising.Our dedication has placed Sparteo among the most dynamic tech players in Europe:FT1000 ranking – Among the fastest-growing European companies in 2024 & 2025The Europas – Featured in the list of 100 hottest startupsPixalate Ranking – #1 Web SSP in France with our Actirise solution, overtaking Google AdExchangeThese milestones are just the result. What truly sets us apart is how we work: at Sparteo, we don’t settle, we act.We are Drivers, not passengers: We take the wheel and own our results.We are data-obsessed: Facts guide us, not assumptions, not egos.We think as one: Collective goals come before personal wins.We trade off: We simplify, prioritize, and go for high-impact results.We solve problems: We own challenges and turn ideas into action.We say what we do: Radical transparency is how we grow, no fluff, no hidingDiscover our journey, products, and culture on 👉 our website 👈Your JobAt Sparteo, we believe that efficiency is the key to unlocking massive growth. We're looking for a talented Automation Engineer to join our team and become the central pillar of our internal process automation. 🚀You will be the architect and builder of the systems that make our business run smoother, faster, and smarter. By leveraging your technical skills, you will design and implement robust automation workflows that have a direct impact on our Sales, Operations, and Product teams. If you love solving complex problems with technology and are an expert with tools like n8n, this role is for you.🔧 Key Responsibilities1️⃣ n8n Workflow & Automation DesignDesign, build, and maintain complex, production-ready automation workflows using our core platform, n8n.Architect robust systems that orchestrate processes from trigger to outcome, ensuring process isolation and efficient data handoffs.Establish and own the technical foundation for our automations, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and well-documented.2️⃣ API & Systems IntegrationDevelop and manage integrations with external APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Google Workspace, data providers) and internal services to create seamless automation flows.Connect disparate systems to ensure data flows correctly and efficiently throughout our entire operational stack.Maintain clear and actionable API and workflow documentation to support scalability and team collaboration.3️⃣ AI-Enhanced Workflow EngineeringIntegrate OpenAI and other LLM APIs into automation pipelines for sophisticated use cases like data enrichment, classification, and content generation.Implement strategies to optimize LLM usage, including caching, pre-processing, and smart prompting.Leverage AI not just for outputs, but as an intelligent operational tool embedded within our core automation stack.4️⃣ Cross-Team Collaboration & EnablementWork closely with Product, Sales, and Operations to map their pain points and deliver high-impact automated solutions.Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable automation projects.Act as Sparteo's technical reference for automation, promoting best practices and empowering other teams.🔥 Challenges & What Sets This Role Apart✅ n8n as a Core Stack Tool – You will be pivotal in defining how Sparteo leverages no-code/low-code at an advanced, production-ready level.✅ High-Impact Automation – You’ll architect services that run silently but powerfully behind the scenes to accelerate sales, reduce manual ops, and improve lead generation.✅ Ownership & Structure – Take full ownership of our automation architecture, bringing much-needed structure and scalability to our core business processes.✅ Real-Time Business Impact – See your work translate directly into measurable gains in efficiency and productivity across the entire company.🛠 What You BringYou have 2-3+ years of experience in a technical role such as Automation Engineer, Technical Operations, or Backend Developer.You have deep, hands-on expertise with n8n or similar automation platforms (e.g., Make/Integr