IT Application Specialist

Outokumpu Chrome Oy; Tornio; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy in Finland seeks an IT Application Specialist to support and develop business-critical applications in a manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, stable, and efficient application services for the site, working with IT/OT teams, business stakeholders and external providers.

The role covers application lifecycle management, incident support, configuration, security compliance, and driving improvements through standardization and automation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Information Systems or equivalent.
• Several years of IT application support experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP and/or MES systems.
• Intermediate server and cloud skills.
• Intermediate DB admin skills (Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL).
• Basic programming skills (Java, Python, C/C++, .NET, COBOL, MS technologies).
• Strong problem-solving and quality-focused mindset.
• Fluent Finnish and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable application support per SLAs.
• Manage lifecycle of software apps: install, maintain, upgrades, retirement.
• Support end-users, resolve incidents, document tickets in ITSM tools.
• Configure and customize apps to meet manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, vendors for integrations and data flows.
• Support testing, deployment, validation activities.
• Ensure apps comply with IT security policies and regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and app functionality.
• Provide user training and guidance on features and best practices.

Skills

BSc Information Systems

IT application support

ERP / MES

Server & Cloud

Database admin

Programming basics

Problem solving

Finnish & English

Education

B.Sc Information Systems

Tools

ERP systems

MES systems

Oracle DB

MS SQL

Job description

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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.

For more information about the position

please, contact our Service Manager – Christoph Scheib via Christop.Scheib(at)outokumpu.com, or for more information about the status of your application or help to apply: Talent Acquisition Partner – miikka.enbuske(at)Outokumpu.com

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