IT Automation and Integration Engineer

Netherlands

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values:

Taking ownership and driving impact
Being open to change and feedback
Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About the role:

As an IT Automation & Integration Engineer in the IT Systems & Services (ITSS) 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.

You’ll build smart, reusable automation workflows using both cloud-native infrastructure and modern Integration-Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) solutions such as Okta Workflows, and GCP Application Integration. 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.

This is a hands-on engineering role involving scripting (Python, Node.js, etc), cloud orchestrations, API integrations, Slack bot development, and the incorporation of AI capabilities through LLMs like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Vertex AI.

What you’ll do:

Design & Implement Automation Workflows
Develop and maintain automations across platforms like Okta, Jamf, Jira, Slack, HiBob, Workday, and Google Workspace using both custom code and iPaaS tools.
Build and Manage System Integrations
Architect and deploy system integrations using REST APIs, Webhooks, and OpenAPI specifications, ensuring reliable and secure data flows across internal platforms.
Leverage iPaaS Platforms
Use iPaaS tools such as Okta Workflow and GCP Application Integration to accelerate integration delivery, manage low-code/no-code connectors, and support event-driven workflows.
Develop Slack Bots
Build scalable and secure Slack bots that connect to internal tools for automated actions, workflows, and notifications using Slack APIs.
Use GCP for Backend Logic
Implement cloud-based automation with GCP services like Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, App Engine, and BigQuery for processing, orchestration, and data handling.
Infuse AI & LLM Capabilities
Incorporate AI-driven logic using OpenAI or Vertex AI to enhance workflows, enable intelligent decision-making, and support natural language processing.
Collaborate & Document
Translate business needs into technical requirements; maintain clear documentation of architecture, data mappings, automation workflows, and API logic.
Monitor, Optimize & Secure
Monitor system health and workflow execution, troubleshoot integration issues, and enforce compliance with privacy and InfoSec standards.

What you’ll bring:

Experience & Background

5+ years of experience in IT automation, system integration, or infrastructure engineering.
Direct experience working with or managing iPaaS platforms such as Okta Workflow, GCP Application Integration, Workato, Tray.io, Boomi, Zapier, or MuleSoft.

Technical Skills

Proficient in Python, Node.js or any other programming languages for automation and scripting.
Solid understanding of REST APIs, SOAP, Webhooks, OAuth2, JSON/XML.
Familiarity with system integrations for tools like HiBob, Workday, Okta, Jamf, Workday, Google Workspace, and Jira.

Cloud & Platform Knowledge

Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Functions, App Engine, Pub/Sub, BigQuery).
Deep knowledge of Slack APIs and building internal bots for team workflows.

AI Integration Awareness

Experience or familiarity integrating LLMs and AI services, including OpenAI, or Google Vertex AI, into automation pipelines.

Operational & Interpersonal Strengths

Strong analytical and debugging skills for complex, multi-system environments.
Ability to design integrations with security, observability, and scalability in mind.

Comfortable working cross-functionally with both technical and business teams.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means that you will be in the office 2 out of 5 days (40% of your working time) to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. That said, some roles may be an exception: if the job description states that the position is fully remote or 100% office-based, that arrangement will apply instead.

Interested?

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.