Hybrid Senior Full-Stack Developer – n8n Automations, System Architecture

at Smart Education Partners GmbH

• Job title: Senior Full-Stack Developer – n8n Automations, System Architecture
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Next.js, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

About the role

• Senior Full-Stack Developer focusing on n8n automations and system architecture at Education Partners. Responsible for workflows and system landscape improvement in a challenging tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical responsibility for the architecture, development and operation of n8n-based workflows
• Evolve an MVP-stage system landscape into a stable, high-performance and maintainable production environment
• Analyze existing workflows and systems for scaling limits, stability and technical debt
• Gradually professionalize operations, monitoring and deployment without sacrificing development velocity
• Select, evaluate and integrate suitable tools and platforms for automation, deployment, monitoring and logging
• Design and implement API integrations (including Stripe, HubSpot, Avendoo and internal systems) and establish testing (e.g. PACT) and monitoring
• Establish monitoring, alerting and observability concepts (system health, workflow status, error tracking, performance)
• Take ownership of deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines and environment management (e.g., staging/production)
• Actively contribute to shaping our target architecture and technical roadmap
• Define and enforce code quality, security and operational standards
• Work closely with Product Management, Design and BI to translate requirements into performant, maintainable solutions
• Web development with Next.js and modern UI frameworks
• Coach and provide technical support to junior developers

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience (at least 4–5 years) in full-stack development
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript, Next.js, TypeScript-based backend services and modern API architectures
• Deep experience with n8n, process automation, API integrations and integrating AI models
• Experience operating, monitoring and troubleshooting systems in production
• A DevOps-oriented mindset with an understanding of system health, observability and sustainable operations
• Ability to balance technical priorities between time-to-market and system stability sensibly
• Experience in selecting and introducing technical tools and platforms
• Quality-oriented, structured working style and ownership mentality
• Very good German language skills (C1 or higher); English proficiency for tool and API documentation

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with regular presence in the Berlin office (avg. 2 days/week)
• Modern development environment and freedom to choose your setup (Mac, Windows or Linux)
• Significant influence on architecture, tool and infrastructure decisions
• Direct collaboration with the CPTO and an interdisciplinary team of Development, Product Management, Design and BI
• 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours and an environment that actively promotes professional development
• Attractive compensation and opportunities for advancement toward Tech Lead / System Architect roles