Application Owner / Ops Engineer Job ID: JP054205

Application Owner / Ops Engineer (Hybrid – Brussels)

We are looking for a proactive Application Owner / Ops Engineer to join an Agile development team within a dynamic IT environment supporting critical business applications.

The role combines application support, operational monitoring, incident management, testing, and technical development activities while acting as the main point of contact for assigned applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and support business applications running in production
• Investigate, analyze, and help resolve production incidents and application issues
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, testers, and business stakeholders to identify root causes and implement solutions
• Test and validate fixes and newly developed software to ensure application stability
• Support release activities and deployment processes
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of business applications
• Write and execute SQL queries, perform analyses, and maintain technical documentation
• Follow up on incidents through identification, correction, testing, and communication with users and stakeholders
• Provide operational and technical expertise within ongoing projects
• Ensure continuity, reliability, and quality delivery of applications and system components
• Advise IT teams and business users on application-related improvements and new initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience with:
  • Oracle SQL and query writing
  • .NET environments
  • Active Directory
  • Azure DevOps Server
  • Windows Server
  • ServiceNow or IT Service Management tools
  • Scrum/Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of monitoring tools such as Dynatrace is a plus
• Familiarity with SoapUI/Postman, CI/CD pipelines, PowerShell, or Python is considered an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in Agile teams
• Good communication and customer-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working under pressure during releases and production support activities

Languages

• Dutch or French: Native or equivalent level
• Second national language: Active knowledge
• English: Reading and comprehension skills

Work Conditions

• Hybrid working model
• 2 days onsite per week (including one fixed team day)
• 3 remote working days per week

Location

Brussels