IT Application Specialist

Outokumpu; Tornio; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu is seeking an IT Application Specialist to support and develop business-critical applications in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, stable and efficient services, manage lifecycle of applications, and work with IT, OT, vendors and business stakeholders to drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have a B.Sc. in Information Systems or equivalent, several years in IT application support, and experience with ERP/MES systems, databases, and basic programming.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Information Systems or equivalent industry experience.
• Several years of experience in IT application support, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP and/or MES systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, stable and efficient application services for the site(s) in scope.
• Manage the lifecycle of software applications including implementation, maintenance, upgrades and retirement.
• Support end-users, resolve incidents and maintain documentation in ITSM tools.
• Configure and customize applications to meet manufacturing business needs.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, vendors and stakeholders for data flows and integrations.
• Support application testing, deployment and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with IT security policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and application functionality.
• Provide training and guidance to users on features and best practices.

Skills

Finnish language

English language

Java

Python

C/C++

.NET

SQL

Oracle DB

Problem solving

Education

B.Sc. in Information Systems

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Job description

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for reliable application services and continuous improvement? We are looking for an IT Application Specialist to support and develop business-critical applications in a manufacturing environment.

In this role

you will ensure safe, stable and efficient application services for the site(s) in scope and act as a trusted partner for business stakeholders. You will work closely with local business teams, OT, IT colleagues and external service providers to support daily operations and drive improvements through standardization, automation and development initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable application support in line with agreed service levels
• Manage the lifecycle of software applications, including implementation, maintenance, upgrades and retirement
• Support end-users, resolve incidents and maintain high-quality documentation and tickets in ITSM tools
• Configure and customize applications to meet manufacturing business needs
• Collaborate with IT, OT, vendors and business stakeholders to ensure smooth integrations and data flows
• Support application testing, deployment and validation activities
• Ensure applications comply with IT security policies and relevant regulations
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and application functionality
• Provide training and guidance to users on application features and best practices

What we are looking for

• B.Sc. in Information Systems, IT or equivalent industry experience
• Several years of experience in IT application support, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP and/or MES systems
• Intermediate skills in server operating systems and cloud technologies
• Intermediate skills in database administration, such as Oracle, MS SQL or MySQL
• Basic programming skills are considered an advantage, for example Java, Python, C/C++, .NET, COBOL or Microsoft technologies
• Good problem-solving skills and a quality-focused way of working
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in Finnish and English, both written and spoken

If you enjoy working close to business operations and want to contribute to reliable, secure and continuously improving IT services, we would like to hear from you.

The selected candidate will be required to pass a security clearance vetting and health check (including drug tests) before commencing employment