IT Automation and Integration Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car</a>, a <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/579-fossils">Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton</a>, <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/10035805">Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit</a> or <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Usain Bolt’s running shoe</a>, we encounter exceptional objects every day.</p> <p>We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.</p> <p>Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.</p> <ul> <li>Taking ownership and driving impact&nbsp;</li> <li>Being open to change and feedback</li> <li>Being passionate about our mission and our customers.&nbsp;</li> </ul></div><h3><strong>Your Mission</strong></h3> <p>As an <em>IT Automation &amp; Integration Engineer</em> in the <strong>IT Systems &amp; Services (ITSS)</strong> team, you will play a key role in driving scalable, secure, and intelligent automation across Catawiki’s internal systems. Your mission is to reduce manual work, enhance data and process consistency, and enable seamless cross-system experiences through well-designed, resilient integrations.<br>You’ll build smart, reusable automation workflows using both cloud-native infrastructure and modern Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) solutions, such as N8N. Working closely with stakeholders across IT, People, and Finance, you’ll translate business needs into system integrations that are efficient, secure, and built to scale.</p> <p>This is a hands-on engineering role involving scripting (Python, Node.js), cloud orchestration, API integrations, Slack bot development, and the integration of AI capabilities using LLMs such as OpenAI.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h3> <ul> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Design &amp; Implement Automation Workflows</span>:<strong> </strong>Develop and maintain automations across platforms like Okta, Jamf, Jira, Slack, HiBob, HubSpot, and Google Workspace using both custom code and iPaaS tools.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Build and Manage System Integrations</span>:<strong> </strong>Architect and deploy system integrations using REST APIs, Webhooks, and OpenAPI specifications, ensuring reliable and secure data flows across internal platforms.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Automation Scripting (Python/Node.js) and iPaaS (N8N)</span>: Write robust automation scripts in Python and Node.js for complex logic. Use the N8N iPaaS platform to accelerate integration delivery, manage low-code/no-code connectors, and support event-driven workflows.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Develop Slack Bots</span>:<strong> </strong>Build scalable and secure Slack bots that connect to internal tools for automated actions, workflows, and notifications using Slack APIs.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Use GCP for Backend Logic</span>:<strong> </strong>Implement cloud-based automation with GCP services like Cloud Functions for processing, orchestration, and data handling.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Infuse AI &amp; LLM Capabilities</span>:<strong> </strong>Incorporate AI-driven logic using OpenAI to enhance workflows, enable intelligent decision-making, and support natural language processing.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Collaborate &amp; Document</span>: Translate business needs into technical requirements; maintain clear documentation of architecture, data mappings, automation workflows, and API logic.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Monitor, Optimise &amp; Secure</span>:<strong> </strong>Monitor system health and workflow execution, troubleshoot integration issues, and enforce compliance with privacy and InfoSec standards.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Experience &amp; Background</strong></li> <ul> <li>5+ years of experience in IT automation, system integration, or infrastructure engineering.</li> <li>Direct experience working with or managing iPaaS platforms such as Okta Workflow,&nbsp; N8N, Workato, Tray.io, Boomi, Zapier, or MuleSoft. Preferably, direct experience producing production-grade automations in N8N.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Technical Skills</strong></li> <ul> <li>Proficient in <strong>Python</strong> and <strong>Node.js</strong> for automation and scripting.</li> <li>Proficient in using iPaaS, N8N, or any other iPaaS platforms for automations.</li> <li>Solid understanding of REST APIs, SOAP, Webhooks, OAuth2, JSON/XML.</li> <li>Familiarity with system integrations for tools like HiBob, Workday, Okta, Jamf, Google Workspace, Jira, and HubSpot.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Cloud &amp; Platform Knowledge</strong></li> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Functions). Deep knowledge of Slack APIs and building internal bots for team workflows.</li> </ul> <li><strong>AI Integration Awareness</strong></li> <ul> <li>Experience or familiarity in integrating LLMs and AI services, including OpenAI, into automation pipelines.</li> </ul> <li><strong>Operational &amp; Interpersonal Strengths</strong></li> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and debugging skills for complex, multi-system environments.</li> <li>Ability to design integrations with security, observability, and scalability in mind.</li> <li>Comfortable working cross-functionally with both technical and business teams.</li> </ul> </ul> <h3><strong>Where You’ll Be</strong>&nbsp;</h3> <p>This is a&nbsp;<em>Hybrid</em> role based in Lisbon, Portugal. You will work from our Lisbon Office at least 2 days per week.</p> <h3><strong>In Return</strong></h3> <p>You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly motivated team of <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>850+ Catawikians</strong></span>.</p> <ul> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">A competitive <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Annual Gross Base Salary</span>&nbsp;depending on your level, competencies, and overall experience.</li> <li><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Meal Allowance Card</span> stipend per working day, in addition to salary.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Health Insurance</span> from day 1 (including dental coverage), with access to multiple hospitals and clinics and a vast wellness network.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">A <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Work From Home Allowance</span> to help with your monthly household bills.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Commuting</span> between your home and our office is covered by Catawiki.</li> <li>Amazing&nbsp;<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Office</span> right in the centre of Lisbon.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="text text-align-left "> <h3><strong>Why You'll Love Working with Us</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Create a visible impact </strong>by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.</li> <li><strong>Learn and grow</strong> through our Learning &amp; Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.</li> <li><strong>A culture of connection defines us</strong>. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.</li> <li><strong>Celebrate life’s moments with us. </strong>You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion<strong>”</strong>. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Our Offices and Way of Working</strong></h3> <p class="p1">Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.</p> </div> <h3><strong>Interested?</strong></h3> <p class="p1">Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/conditions/applicant-privacy-policy.pdf">Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.</a> If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.</p></div>