Working Student - Automation Engineer (People Tech) at SumUp

Berlin, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Automation, No-Code Tools, Low-Code Tools, Scripting, JavaScript, Python, Google Apps Script, Spreadsheets, APIs, Logical Workflows, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Working Student - Automation Engineer Over 4 million merchants use our card readers to process payments in 34 countries. As we build a world where every business can thrive, we continually expand our range of products and services. We are a truly global fintech company, with 3000+ people from 93 nationalities spread across 22 offices on 4 continents. As our Automation Engineer- Working Student in the People Tech team, you will help transform how SumUp operates by automating manual and time-intensive processes across People Operations, Field Sales, and supporting functions. This role is perfect for a student or early-career professional who loves experimenting with tools, building MVPs, and solving real problems through technology. You will learn by doing, explore workflows, and build solutions that improve how teams work every day will look different. What you’ll do: Map and analyse manual workflows across People Operations, IT, Talent Acquisition and related teams to identify automation opportunities. Build and test no-/low-code automations using tools like n8n, Make, Zapier, Airtable Automations, and Google Apps Script. Create simple scripts or connectors to help sync data between platforms such as Google Workspace, Workday, Greenhouse, and Leapsome. Document your work with clear, reusable guides that help the People Tech team scale solutions. Measure the impact of your prototypes by tracking time saved, reduced errors, and improved user experience. You’ll be great for this role if: You’re curious, hands-on, and love learning new tools or finding faster ways to get things done. You have some familiarity with no-/low-code tools or basic scripting (JavaScript, Python, or Google Apps Script). You feel comfortable working with spreadsheets, APIs, and logical workflows. You enjoy exploring problems, testing ideas quickly, and iterating based on feedback. You collaborate well and can communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience automating tasks in Google Workspace or using workflow tools. Basic understanding of integrations, webhooks, or data flows. Exposure to process documentation or UX thinking. Why you should join SumUp We’re a truly global team of 3000+ people from 93+ countries, spread across 4 continents. We have a close, welcoming and international community Yoga classes, running & football teams, subsidised Urban Sports Club membership Mobility Options : company transportation ticket or bike leasing A discount platform for all SumUp employees with more than 700 brands with discounts that can reach 60% SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by Company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. About us: SumUp is a leading financial technology company, founded in 2012 with the goal of empowering small businesses around the globe. We’re the financial partner of choice for more than 4 million merchants in over 35 markets. We collectively build, plan and fine-tune the technology that drives SumUp and empowers small businesses around the world. We believe in the everyday hero. Those who have the courage to follow their passion and who have the strength and determination to realise their dreams. Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their business. With a founders mentality and a 'team-first attitude' our diverse teams across Europe, South America, and the United States work together to ensure that small business owners can be successful doing what they love. Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

Responsibilities

The Automation Engineer will map and analyze manual workflows to identify automation opportunities and build no-/low-code automations. They will also document their work and measure the impact of their prototypes.