Application Manager (all genders)

GK Software SE; Schöneck; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading retail technology company is seeking an Application Manager to drive the evolution of core applications. You will consult and train users, manage functional changes, and improve the application landscape. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or business informatics, hands-on experience with tools like Workday and Jira, and good English skills. This role offers a remote-first work environment with flexible hours and a permanent contract.

Leistungen

Flexible work hours

Remote-first policy

Permanent contract

Collaborative culture

Qualifikationen

• Degree or relevant experience in computer science or business informatics.
• Hands-on experience in functional administration of specified products.
• Experience with ticket and knowledge management tools.
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Good English skills.

Aufgaben

• Consulting users on functional change requests.
• Strategic development of the application landscape.
• Implementing functional changes in cooperation with key users.
• Creating documentation for users and IT support.
• Assisting the support team in resolving incidents.
• Training users.

Kenntnisse

Functional administration of Workday

Functional administration of Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Functional administration of Gitlab

Functional administration of Jenkins

Functional administration of Mule

Ticket and knowledge management tools

Basic knowledge of SQL

Good written and spoken English skills

Ausbildung

Degree or relevant professional experience in computer science or business informatics

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As an Application Manager at GK – a global leader in retail technology and part of the Fujitsu Group, specializing in checkout, store operations, and customer experience, you’ll be at the heart of our digital ecosystem, driving the evolution of our core applications to supercharge retail innovation. You’ll collaborate across teams to ensure our tech stack aligns seamlessly with business processes, empowering users and unlocking new efficiencies.

Location: Mobile Work (Germany-wide)

Responsibilities

• Consulting users on functional change requests
• Strategic development of the application landscape through new launches, integrations, upgrades and migrations
• Implementing functional changes in cooperation with key users (together with internal and/or external partners if necessary)
• Creating documentation for users and IT support
• Assisting the support team in resolving incidents, contacting the manufacturer if necessary
• Training our users

What You Bring

• Degree or relevant professional experience in the field of computer science or business informatics
• Hands-on experience in the functional administration of at least one of the following products:
  • Workday
  • Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Gitlab
  • Jenkins
  • Mule
• Experienced with ticket and knowledge management tools
• Basic knowledge of SQL
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Structured, systematic and goal-oriented working style

Why Join GK?

• Mission-driven: We simplify interactions in retail – for businesses and customers alike.
• Empowered by flexibility: Remote-first, flexible hours – work where and how you thrive.
• Security with vision: Permanent contract in a future-focused, stable environment.
• Culture that connects: Open, collaborative, and people-first – with great coffee if you drop by.
• Backed by strength: With 35+ years of retail tech expertise and as part of Fujitsu, a global IT leader.
• Tech that scales: AI-powered solutions built to grow with the world’s leading retailers.
• Think global: 570,000+ installations in 65+ countries. Real impact, worldwide.

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