Hybrid Automation Engineer – Working Student

at Taxfix

• Job title: Automation Engineer – Working Student
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Python, SQL, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

About the role

• Working Student Automation Engineer assisting in building systems and integrations at Taxfix. Collaborating with teams to improve efficiency using IT platforms and AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building internal tools: Help design and build internal products, workflows, and integrations that solve real business problems for teams across the organisation.
• Develop automations: Write scripts and use APIs to build integrations between our SaaS tools, helping to eliminate manual work.
• Write code and queries: Support system designs by writing robust SQL queries, custom scripts, and helping implement logic in low-code platforms.
• Collaborate and learn: Partner with stakeholders in People Operations and Talent Acquisition to understand their needs and assist in delivering technical solutions.
• Explore AI tooling: Support initiatives to integrate AI technologies into internal processes to improve team productivity.
• Document your work: Create clear documentation to help stakeholders effectively use the systems you help build.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Able to work 15–20 hours per week during the semester (with potential for more hours during semester breaks).
• Good fundamental knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript).
• Academic knowledge of or first hands-on experience working with APIs, SQL, and data manipulation.
• An interest in learning low-code platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier) and CI/CD concepts (like GitHub Actions).
• A product mindset—you care about user experience and want to see how your code impacts real business outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus.

Benefits

• A chance to do meaningful, people-centric work with an international team of passionate professionals.
• Plenty of opportunities to socialise as a team. In addition to internal meetups, our international team hosts regular get-togethers—virtually and in person when possible.
• Free tax declaration filing, of course, through the Taxfix app—and internal support for all personal tax-related questions.
• Have a four-legged friend in your life? We’re happy to have dogs join us in the office.