Job Openings Application Owner

About the job Application Owner

Job Title: Application Owner
Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site specify as needed
Start Date: e.g., ASAP or specific date
Languages Required: German & English
Contract Type: e.g., Full-time / Freelance / B2B

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Application Owner to serve as the functional and technical contact for a suite of internal software tools. The role involves the coordination of software lifecycle activities, collaboration with users and stakeholders, vendor interaction, and release management. This position also benefits from a basic technical mindset and experience in QA and automation.

Applications in Scope:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio

  • Nuance Dragon (or similar tools)

  • Various PDF Tools

  • Remedy (nice to have)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the functional and technical point of contact for users and internal stakeholders

  • Support the software selection process and define requirements in collaboration with users

  • Coordinate software release cycles, including:

    • Gathering internal approvals (e.g. ISO, Data Protection)

    • Defining and supporting pilot groups

    • Executing release tests on target environments

  • Support application packaging processes and maintain vendor communication

  • Clarify and manage licensing models and compliance aspects

  • Address users' functional needs with a strong understanding of technical/engineering context

  • Provide basic technical support and maintain related documentation

Requirements:

  • Familiarity with installation and configuration of enterprise software tools

  • Basic understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python)

  • Experience or exposure to QA/Testing, with a preference for test automation over manual testing

  • Good knowledge of Windows OS and Microsoft Office tools

  • Experience with Remedy is a plus

  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

  • Fluency in German and English

  • Strong self-management and ability to work in less structured environments

Ideal Profile:

  • Proactive, self-driven, and confident working with limited supervision

  • Comfortable navigating technical and functional discussions

  • Capable of investigating and proposing solutions independently

  • Brings together both technical literacy and user-centric thinking


Or refer someone