Technical Consultant (German speaker)

About Us

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact.

We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team.

Visit www.perk.com to learn more.

The role:

At Perk, our customers' happiness is at the heart of our success. As a Technical Consultant at Perk, you will be responsible for leading and managing the technical work stream of our internal implementation projects. Your role involves providing expert guidance on complex system configurations, troubleshooting integration challenges, and ensuring seamless data flow between Perk and third-party enterprise systems such as (but not limited to) SAP, Business Central, Microsoft Finance & Operations, Datev, Xero etc. You will also provide consultation on our Spend Export File, tailoring its configuration to customer requirements and minimising manual data manipulation on their end. Additionally, you will support implementation partners, improve technical documentation, support on building scalable processes and contribute to internal initiatives like beta testing and MVP development for new connectors.

What you'll do

Technical Integration & Consulting:

• Lead and manage the technical work stream of Perk implementation projects with customers' existing systems.
• Ensure alignment with client requirements on technical work stream.
• Provide expert guidance on integrating Perk with enterprise systems, including ERP and HR solutions.
• Consultation on our Spend Export File, tailoring its configuration to customer requirements to minimise manual manipulation

Integration & Troubleshooting:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot integrations using APIs and sFTP.
• Debug integration issues to ensure smooth data flow between systems.
• Map and transform data between different systems for synchronisation.

Client & Partner Collaboration:

• Work closely with clients to analyse technical requirements.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for customers, providing expertise throughout the implementation.
• Support Implementation Partners where needed (e.g. escalations, technical expertise needed etc.)
• Collaborate with internal teams (Customer Engineering, Professional Services, and Support) to address technical inquiries.

Process Improvement & Innovation:

• Improve technical documentation from an implementation perspective, collaborating with theProduct Writer.
• Participate in Beta testing of new connectors to ensure seamless integration and functionality.
• Contribute to internal initiatives such as the development of MVPs for new connectors.

What you'll need:

• Strong knowledge of SaaS architectures and integration capabilities.
• Hands-on experience integrating SaaS solutions with enterprise systems such as ERPs and HR tools.
• Familiarity with coding and scripting for custom integrations and configurations.
• Proficiency in API-based integrations (SOAP & REST) andsecure data exchange methods (sFTP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug technical issues efficiently.
• Good communication skills for engaging with enterprise customers and providing technical guidance.
• German and English language skills are mandatory.
• Basic project management skills to ensure successful onboarding and timely delivery of technical aspects.
• Ideally experienced in functional consulting related to finance, ERP systems, and infrastructure elements such as FTP. Expertise in the spend management domain is highly preferred.

This role is ideal for candidates with a strong technical background, experience in system integration, and a customer-focused approach to delivering seamless implementation experiences.

What you'll get:

• Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk
• Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of vacation days plus public holidays
• Take control of your physical health with your choice of private healthcare or a gym allowance
• Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen
• Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party
• Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones
• Make your money go further with our flexible compensation plan
• Focus on your family with 17 weeks' paid parental leave during your child's first year
• Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes
• Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year
• Nurture your language skills with in real-life English, Spanish and Catalan lessons
• Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years
• Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support

How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.