Senior IT Applications Analyst

Cummins Inc.; Darlington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Darlington is seeking a Senior IT Applications Analyst to enhance application functionality and support manufacturing IT systems. Responsibilities include leading projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science or IT, experience with complex applications, and programming proficiency, especially in C#.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience managing complex applications in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Oracle SQL, and PL/SQL.

Responsibilities

• Provide application support and functionality expertise.
• Collaborate on application design and implementation.
• Lead IT improvement projects and communicate status.

Skills

Application functionality expertise

Collaboration skills with stakeholders

Project management accountability

Process improvement techniques

Proficiency in C#, Oracle SQL, PL/SQL

Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies

Education

University degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

ERP systems

Dassault MES

Cloud tech

IoT

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Senior IT Applications Analyst, Darlington

Client: Cummins Inc.

Location: Darlington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b0666554e538

Job Views: 6

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Senior Application Analyst to join our team specialising in Systems / Information Technology for Cummins in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom.

The role is fully on-site, 5 days/week at Darlington.

In this role, you will:

• Provide comprehensive application functionality, configuration, and support expertise for application software solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts, architects, technical experts, and software vendors on solution requirements, design, configuration, functionality gap resolution, implementation, support, maintenance, and enhancement of the applications.
• Lead smaller business impact and IT improvement projects, taking full accountability for project outcomes, and communicate project status effectively.
• Drive process improvements by leveraging continuous improvement tools and developing new standards and work methods.
• Support the planning, design, procurement, and implementation of manufacturing IT systems and processes.
• Investigate and resolve application and systems problems, ensuring innovation in functional delivery process improvements.
• Review the work of less-experienced team members, providing guidance and ensuring robust, reusable, and efficient designs.
• Create functional specifications for projects to ensure correct application and configuration.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and point of contact for assigned applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful, you will need:

• A can-do attitude to deliver results according to business and BU IT requirements.
• A strong sense of accountability to own projects and deliverables.
• Ability to build relationships with senior leaders, managers, developers, testers, DBAs, and other IT stakeholders.
• Proactiveness in removing obstacles and improving functional delivery processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or relevant experience.
• Proven experience with manufacturing companies and managing complex applications.
• Experience with manufacturing IT systems, including ERP, Dassault MES, cloud tech, IoT, Microsoft applications, and AI tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Oracle SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Good understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies like IIoT, robotics, computer vision, and analytics.
• Experience in developing test scenarios, system implementation, and issue resolution.

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and strive to make our recruitment process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!