Senior Integration & AI Automation Engineer (all genders)

Connect systems, automate processes and bring AI solutions into everyday use at IMS Nanofabrication. As part of our IT & Digital Solutions team, you will develop integrations and Python applications that support colleagues across the company. Working closely with our Head of IT and business teams, you will turn ideas into reliable solutions—from the first concept to production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance IMS AI with new features and user-focused applications, including agentic workflows.
• Design and develop the internal action management application (“Maßnahmenkatalog”) using React and Python, working closely with business stakeholders.
• Design and implement REST APIs and system integrations, including authentication, error handling and monitoring.
• Develop and operate Python applications and workflow automations using n8n or comparable tools.
• Evaluate AI technologies, lead proofs of concept and contribute to the AI roadmap together with the Head of IT.
• Ensure reliable, secure and maintainable solutions through automated testing, code reviews, CI/CD and clear documentation.
• Administer and further develop Jira, Confluence and n8n, adapting configurations and workflows to business needs.
• Take technical ownership of digitalisation projects, coordinate competing priorities with stakeholders and mentor junior colleagues
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI Engineering or a comparable qualification
• At least five years of experience in software development or system integration, with strong hands-on expertise in React and practical experience developing Python applications in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, integration architecture and authentication methods such as OAuth2 and JWT
• Practical experience delivering AI or automation solutions into production, ideally including LLM APIs, RAG or agents
• Proficiency with Linux, Git, Docker and CI/CD
• Experience with workflow automation tools such as n8n; knowledge of Java and Jira/Confluence administration is an advantage
• A structured, independent and collaborative approach, with sound architectural judgement and a strong focus on quality and documentation
• Strong communication skills in German and English, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

What you can look forward to

• Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environment
• Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the future
• Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
• Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve more
• Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable price
• Events & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes together
• Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discounts
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, the option to work from home (one day per week) and workation (up to 2 weeks in the EU)
• Catering: Subsidized canteen, fresh fruit and drinks right in the office
• Mobility: Shuttle bus for a comfortable journey, free parking spaces, e-charging stations for cars and motorcycles, bicycle parking spaces with e-bike charging station

With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 70.000 € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.

No matter where you are from, how you live, what you believe in - we look forward to receiving your application! What counts for us is the person, not the label. That's why we welcome your unique perspective.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either.

This way we can concentrate on the essentials

your qualifications and experience!