Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Hybrid Employment

FUNKE Mediengruppe is hiring a Junior Automation & AI Developer

About the Role

FUNKE Mediengruppe is looking for a Junior Automation & AI Developer to join our Process Excellence department. You will actively shape our digital transformation by implementing modern technologies to improve business processes, working at the interface between business and IT.

What You'll Do

  • Analyze and model business processes using BPMN.
  • Identify optimization, automation, and AI use cases with business departments.
  • Implement workflow automations using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, PowerApps, Power BI).
  • Build AI applications for tasks like document processing and text analysis.
  • Support solution rollout, including testing, documentation, and user support.
  • Develop KPIs to measure the success of process improvements.
  • Observe trends in AI and process automation and evaluate their application.

What We're Looking For

  • Completed degree in (Business) Informatics, Business, Engineering, or a comparable field.
  • First practical experience in process management, automation, or RPA.
  • Good understanding of business processes and an analytical mindset.
  • High willingness to learn and a structured, independent way of working.
  • Knowledge of Python and/or Data Analysis.
  • Knowledge of BPMN and the Microsoft Power Platform.
  • Good communication skills and interest in Machine Learning and NLP.

Technical Stack

  • Python
  • Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, PowerApps, Power BI)
  • BPMN

Team & Environment

Work in the Process Excellence department at the interface between business and IT. You will be part of a dynamic team with an open feedback culture, short communication channels, and a cordial atmosphere.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Opportunity to shape the digital transformation of a media group.
  • Access to individual coaching, workshops, or (online) training through the FUNKE Academy.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Corporate Benefits portal with attractive discounts and subscriptions.
  • Cooperations with various fitness studios and individual consultation for mental and physical health.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role.

FUNKE Mediengruppe is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Skills
PythonMicrosoft Power PlatformPower AutomatePowerAppsPower BIBPMNData AnalysisProcess ManagementRPABusiness Process Understanding
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