Application Specialist

TieTalent; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial safety solutions, located in Wakefield, is seeking an Application Specialist to enhance and manage business software applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving abilities and experience in user training and project management. This role involves full application lifecycle support and collaboration with multiple teams to ensure optimal performance and security.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical issues.
• Experience managing application-related projects from planning to delivery.
• Proven track record in technical documentation and user training.
• Ability to work effectively across IT, digital, and business teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle: analysis, design, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor and optimise system performance, availability, and security.
• Act as the primary point of contact for user support and application-related troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver new features and enhancements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation

User training

Tools

SQL

C#

Java

Python

PHP

HTML

CSS

.NET

AWS

Microsoft Power Automate

Job description

About the Job

Job Title: Application Specialist

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £50,000

Job Type: Permanent

About the Company

This organisation is a global leader in industrial safety solutions, known for developing and manufacturing cutting-edge technologies that enhance safety in high-risk environments such as warehouses, airports, factories, and logistics centres. With operations spanning over 65 countries, the company supplies innovative solutions to some of the world's most well-known brands and maintains a strong international presence through subsidiaries and trusted partners.

The Role

As an Application Specialist, you will support the smooth delivery and ongoing performance of the company's business software and applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure applications are secure, efficient, and aligned with user needs. Your responsibilities will span the full application lifecycle, from analysis and configuration through to support and optimisation, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Participate in the full software development lifecycle: analysis, design, testing, and deployment.
2. Configure, install, and maintain software applications on a range of platforms and devices.
3. Monitor and optimise system performance, availability, and security.
4. Act as the primary point of contact for user support and application-related troubleshooting.
5. Create and maintain application documentation, manuals, and standard operating procedures.
6. Research and recommend new technologies to improve software delivery and business processes.
7. Gather user feedback and propose improvements to existing systems.
8. Collaborate with development teams to deliver new features and enhancements.
9. Deliver user training sessions and produce instructional guides.
10. Manage relationships with software vendors and support providers.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve technical issues.
• Experience managing application-related projects from planning to delivery.
• Proven track record in technical documentation and user training.
• Ability to work effectively across IT, digital, and business teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

• SQL proficiency and database management experience.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python, PHP).
• Web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, .NET).
• Experience with Microsoft Power Automate and Graph API.
• Knowledge of Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
• Experience with HR systems and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Understanding of identity and access management tools.

Nice-to-have skills

• .NET
• AWS
• C#
• CSS
• Database Management
• HTML
• Java
• JavaScript
• PHP
• Python
• SQL

Work Location

Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

• Applications
• Database Administrator
• IT Consultant

Languages

• English