Automation Engineer

Sparteo is an independent suite of AI-powered advertising technologies built on sustainable, sovereign infrastructure.

Since 2018, we’ve been reshaping programmatic advertising to make it faster, more transparent, and more profitable by building the most direct path between publishers and advertisers.
But we don't stop here: wherever attention lives, on the web, in apps, on CTV, and beyond, our mission is to monetize audiences , across every device. Our data-driven tech delivers 30% higher revenues for our clients on average than traditional solutions.

Our Solutions:

→ Actirise: the display tech designed for performance
→ FastCMP: the consent management platform specifically designed for business purposes
→ Meetscale: the most advanced SSP for Publishers and Ad Networks
→ Viously: the ultimate all-in-one video tech solution
→ Voxeus: the audio distribution and monetization technology

Behind Sparteo’s growth is a team of 100+ talents across 11 countries, united by a shared ambition to redefine the future of digital advertising.

Our dedication has placed Sparteo among the most dynamic tech players in Europe:

• FT1000 ranking – Among the fastest-growing European companies in 2024 & 2025

• The Europas – Featured in the list of 100 hottest startups

• Pixalate Ranking – #1 Web SSP in France with our Actirise solution, overtaking Google AdExchange

These milestones are just the result. What truly sets us apart is how we work: at Sparteo, we don’t settle, we act.

• We are Drivers, not passengers: We take the wheel and own our results.

• We are data-obsessed : Facts guide us, not assumptions, not egos.

• We think as one : Collective goals come before personal wins.

• We trade off : We simplify, prioritize, and go for high-impact results.

• We solve problems : We own challenges and turn ideas into action.

• We say what we do : Radical transparency is how we grow, no fluff, no hiding
  

Discover our journey, products, and culture on 👉 our website 👈

Your Job

At Sparteo, we believe that efficiency is the key to unlocking massive growth. We're looking for a talented Automation Engineer to join our team and become the central pillar of our internal process automation. 🚀

You will be the architect and builder of the systems that make our business run smoother, faster, and smarter. By leveraging your technical skills, you will design and implement robust automation workflows that have a direct impact on our Sales, Operations, and Product teams. If you love solving complex problems with technology and are an expert with tools like n8n, this role is for you.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

1️⃣ n8n Workflow & Automation Design

• Design, build, and maintain complex, production-ready automation workflows using our core platform, n8n .

• Architect robust systems that orchestrate processes from trigger to outcome, ensuring process isolation and efficient data handoffs.

• Establish and own the technical foundation for our automations, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and well-documented.

2️⃣ API & Systems Integration

• Develop and manage integrations with external APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Google Workspace, data providers) and internal services to create seamless automation flows.

• Connect disparate systems to ensure data flows correctly and efficiently throughout our entire operational stack.

• Maintain clear and actionable API and workflow documentation to support scalability and team collaboration.

3️⃣ AI-Enhanced Workflow Engineering

• Integrate OpenAI and other LLM APIs into automation pipelines for sophisticated use cases like data enrichment, classification, and content generation.

• Implement strategies to optimize LLM usage, including caching, pre-processing, and smart prompting.

• Leverage AI not just for outputs, but as an intelligent operational tool embedded within our core automation stack.

4️⃣ Cross-Team Collaboration & Enablement

• Work closely with Product, Sales, and Operations to map their pain points and deliver high-impact automated solutions.

• Translate business needs into technical specifications and actionable automation projects.

• Act as Sparteo's technical reference for automation, promoting best practices and empowering other teams.

🔥 Challenges & What Sets This Role Apart

✅ n8n as a Core Stack Tool – You will be pivotal in defining how Sparteo leverages no-code/low-code at an advanced, production-ready level.

✅ High-Impact Automation – You’ll architect services that run silently but powerfully behind the scenes to accelerate sales, reduce manual ops, and improve lead generation.

✅ Ownership & Structure – Take full ownership of our automation architecture, bringing much-needed structure and scalability to our core business processes.

✅ Real-Time Business Impact – See your work translate directly into measurable gains in efficiency and productivity across the entire company.

🛠 What You Bring

• You have 2-3+ years of experience in a technical role such as Automation Engineer, Technical Operations, or Backend Developer.

• You have deep, hands-on expertise with n8n or similar automation platforms (e.g., Make/Integromat, Zapier at an advanced level), and a passion for building sophisticated workflows.

• You possess a strong technical foundation, with a solid understanding of APIs (REST), webhooks, and data structures (JSON).

• You are a natural problem-solver with a structured and analytical mindset, capable of breaking down complex processes into logical, automated steps.

• You are an excellent communicator and enjoy working cross-functionally to deliver solutions that meet business needs.

• You are proactive, autonomous, and driven to create a tangible impact on business operations.

• You are fluent in both French and English .

Even better if you have... 😉

• Experience with HubSpot CRM, particularly its APIs and automation features.

• Knowledge of a scripting language like Python or JavaScript/Node.js.

• A previous experience working in a fast-paced scale-up environment.
  

Your mind set to share our adventure

• 🚀 You want to make an impact and move things forward collectively. Does hearing phrases like "Yes, but we've been doing it this way for years..." make your hair stand on end? We feel the same way: progress is made by questioning what already exists.

• 🧠 You solve problems pragmatically and analytically.

• 🏃‍♂️ You're looking for a fast-moving environment where your agility will be an asset. The 80-20 (Pareto) principle holds no secrets for you.

• 🎧 Your ability to listen encourages you to challenge and improve yourself on an ongoing basis.

Benefits & Work Environment

• 🌍 Dynamic Remote Culture: At Sparteo, we embrace a flexible work environment that adapts to your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute from wherever you feel most productive, be it from home or our urban offices in Paris, Lille, or London.

• 👥 Close-knit Team: Be part of our dynamic and united team, where collaboration, innovation, and mutual support drive our collective success and create a thriving work environment.

• 🎉 Vibrant Social Events: Engage in regular social gatherings and company events that foster community and celebrate our milestones.

• 🚀 Rapid Growth: Experience the excitement of working with a company in rapid expansion mode, impacting the advertising technology landscape across Europe and beyond.

• 📈 Tailored Support: We provide robust career development support, including training programs, career check-ins with HR, opportunities for internal mobility, and performance feedback sessions conducted quarterly or semi-annually, depending on your role.

• 🌴 RTT Days: We support work-life balance with additional rest days (RTT), provided based on position and tenure, empowering you to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

• 🩺 Comprehensive Health and pension plans: We provide a robust health benefits plan, ensuring you and your family are covered and cared for.

• 💼 Additional Perks:

  • 🍽️ Benefit from the Swile card for meals.

  • 🚆 Partial reimbursement of public transit passes.

Ready to join Team Sparteo? Send us your CV and continue the recruitment process!

Here are the stages in our recruitment process

• Discussions about your driving forces, your ambitions and our Sparteo mindset will be held with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

• Analytical and business logic tests

• Discussions with one or more members of the Sparteo team, including your future manager

• Taking up references

Our recruitment process is mainly conducted by videoconference; however, certain stages may require a face-to-face meeting.