IT Workflow System Engineer

**Job Ref**

**JOB0002464**

**Location**

**Paris**
- SGS&CO is looking for an IT Workflow System Engineer with strong experience in installing, configuring and managing Esko Artwork Automation Engine systems.
Location: France, Paris 15.
Work arrangement: hybrid (2 days in the office).
Being fluent in English and in French is critical for this role.
The role
The IT Workflow Systems Engineer (Esko) is primarily responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining and supporting mission-critical prepress production technologies.
The position is also responsible for innovating to improve automation for the purpose of quality improvement, cost reduction and shrinking timelines through the elimination of non-value added activities, such as data entry, file transmission, file organization, etc.
The IT Workflow Systems Engineer will contribute to improving production operations in alignment with business goals and client demands.

Primary Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

- Analyze - Workflow practices, measuring key steps by line of business, department or client services group.
- Document - Procedures, processes and prepare solutions.
- Innovate - Devise solutions that improve time, quality and cost metrics.
- Program - Script systems to improve automation on task and cross-functional levels.
- Support - Ensure that systems are regularly maintained and that support incidents are responded to efficiently, effectively and professionally with a high standard of accountability and customer focus.

You will benefit from the following skills and experience:

- Fluent in English and in French
- Experience in installing, configuring and managing Esko Artwork Automation Engine systems
- Experience in prepress/print environment is of value
- Familiarity with PHP7 and Laravel framework is of value
- Advanced experience in workflow automation for packaging pre-media production
- Familiarity with XMP, XML, JDF and JMF languages/standards
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, FileMaker, SQL databases is of benefit
- Experience in Digital Asset Management is of benefit
- Ability to create Apple/Javascript Scripts is of benefit
- Ability to document Functional Requirements for development
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Arts or related category
- Experience in Azure with Microservices and APIs is of benefit

SGS & Co is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world-class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology, and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas, and client-first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in the modern world.
SGS & Co shifts brands to impact through the strength of our people. Our team of over 5,000 employees across 30+ countries works collaboratively to exceed client expectations today and anticipate how we’ll need to pivot together to win tomorrow. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion along with our ambition to lead the industry to a more sustainable future to drive a positive impact for our clients, our people, and our planet.
SGS & CO is a global collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment — in the physical world and in the digital world — when a consumer’s desire can be converted into action. We are not a holding company, we’re the team for the future, helping brands own the moment. With offices in Asia, Europe and North America, SGSCO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands.

**Function**

**IT**

**Status**

**Full Time**

**Job type**

**Permanent**

**Working Hours**

**Full Time