IT Operations

The listed technology group OHB SE is one of the leading companies in the European space industry. Around 3,200 employees in Germany and other EU countries work on important aerospace programs of our time. The OHB Information Technology Services GmbH with locations in Bremen and Oberpfaffenhofen is the internal partner for all IT-related topics. By combining know-how and technology, we enable optimal processes, provide an efficient IT environment and IT services, and promote digitization within the Group. We owe our success to our employees and their passion for innovation, commitment and initiative. For permanent employment OHB Information Technology Services GmbH in Bremen  is looking for aIT Operations & Application Specialist (m/f/d) Your Tasks Are you a seasoned IT professional with a strong blend of system administration expertise and a passion for ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of critical engineering applications? ? We are seeking an IT Operations & Application Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in the planning, operation, and continuous improvement of our complex application landscape, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. You'll bridge the gap between infrastructure and software, contributing to both operational excellence and quality assurance.Application Ownership: Take ownership of the integrity and health of existing and new engineering applications and their associated databases. This includes maintaining versioning, managing codebases across different environments, and ensuring database consistency, systems security and compliance.Software Deployment & Release Management: Support the team by deploying software solutions from external developers to various environments (, test, staging, production).Collaborate effectively in IT projects working closely with internal and external teams to ensure quality, participating in verification as well as implementing new features.Testing & Quality Assurance: perform manual software testing to ensure the quality, functionality, and proper integration of new features and bug fixes. While focusing on manual testing, you will identify opportunities and actively contribute to the future vision of automating repetitive testing efforts, particularly utilizing tools like Selenium.Code Review & Understanding: Review source code (JavaScript, C#) to understand modifications, support troubleshooting, and effectively test changes implemented by external development partners. Your QualificationsDegree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or relevant professional experience in IT operations, application supportTechnical Proficiency:Demonstrable expertise in Windows Server, Linux Server, and SQL Server administration.Experience with version control systems, GitLab.Experience building SQL based reports (, SSRS,Power BI)Scripting abilities, particularly with PowerShellExperience with Linux server environments is a plus.Experience with application troubleshooting, coding and debugging (SQL, JavaScript, C#, JSON) is a plusFamiliarity with the .NET / C# technology stack is beneficialTroubleshooting & Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex technical issues across systems and applications. Willingness and comfort in diagnosing and troubleshooting bugs within existing JavaScript and C# codebasesQuality Assurance Mindset: Strong understanding and practical experience with (manual and automated) software testing principles and practicesComfortable with software deployment processes and managing code repositories (, in GitLab) across different environmentsBasic knowledge of ITIL frameworks, ITIL certification is a plusAn understanding of infrastructure concepts and system architectures is an assetGood English knowledge is requiredGood German knowledge or a willingness to acquire it We offer Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months) Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue space projects Additional benefits: 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days Mobility: Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development A complete overview of our benefits and more details . Become part of our international team and take your professional and personal development to a new level. Don't fulfil all the requirements? No problem - we are happy to receive applications with partial matches We are looking forward to your application in German or English via our online tool. OHB Information Technology Services GmbH Human Resources Questions regarding this posting? Diana Fuchs is available under ­.