Software Engineer - Python

About the role

As an Automation Engineer at Taxfix, you'll build systems, automations, and integrations that enable 400+ employees across Germany, Spain, and the UK to work more effectively. You'll work directly with teams across People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Business Partnering to identify pain points and deliver measurable solutions using the company's IT platform and AI tooling stack.

What you'll do

• Design and build internal products, workflows, and integrations that solve real business problems for teams across the organisation
• Develop automations and integrations between SaaS tools using APIs, scripts, and connector logic to eliminate manual work
• Implement system designs with code-heavy nodes in low-code platforms, writing robust SQL queries and custom scripts
• Partner with stakeholders in People Operations, Talent Acquisition, and Workplace Experience to understand needs and deliver solutions
• Drive initiatives to integrate AI technologies into people team processes, improving productivity and unlocking new capabilities
• Create documentation and provide guidance to stakeholders on how to effectively use the systems you build
• Measure the impact of your solutions through clear metrics, iterating based on feedback and usage data

What you'll need

• 3-5 years of experience as a software engineer, automation engineer, or similar role focused on building internal tools and workflows
• Strong proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience working with APIs and building integrations between business systems
• Solid data handling skills using SQL to query, analyse, and manipulate data
• Familiarity with low-code platforms and ability to implement complex logic within them (N8N, Zapier)
• Experience integrating AI technologies into business processes or workflows
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Github Actions
• A product mindset focused on outcomes, user experience, and measurable impact
• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to have

• Experience with ETL tools and techniques for data integration and transformation
• German language skills

What they offer

• Employee stock options for all employees
• 30 annual vacation days and flexible working hours
• Work from abroad for up to six weeks every year
• Monthly allowance for extensive range of services
• Free mental health coaching sessions and yoga
• Free tax declaration filing through the Taxfix app