Application Manager, Exasol
18 Month Contract, Maternity Cover
Analytics engine
Job no longer available
Analytics engine
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate insights from the world’s data.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to help shape the future of data technology
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in application lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, and technical support within agile environments
- Proven experience in application management, including planning, deployment, and ongoing support
- Hands-on experience administering Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Atlassian Access)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or at least 3 years of professional experience
- Strong understanding of ITIL practices and agile methodologies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Fluency in English
Desirable
- Experience working in small, agile organizationsFamiliarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Groovy) for automation
- Atlassian certifications (e.g., ACP-420, ACP-120)
- Proficiency in German (speaking and reading)
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Application Manager to oversee the administration, customization, and integration of Atlassian applications
- This role is responsible for optimizing workflows, supporting users, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams
- Administer, configure, and optimize Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian Access
- Manage user permissions, access controls, and overall user management within the Atlassian suite
- Customize Atlassian applications to fit organizational workflows and processes
- Implement and maintain integrations between Atlassian tools and other systems (e.g., Salesforce, GitHub)Develop automations to enhance operational efficiency
- Oversee the full application lifecycle, including planning, deployment, maintenance, and retirement
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including developers, system administrators, and business units, to define requirements and align with organizational goals
- Partner with IT operations teams to streamline processes and foster knowledge sharing
- Provide expert-level user support, troubleshoot technical issues, and resolve challenges
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, including configurations, integrations, and troubleshooting guides
- Keep the knowledge base current and develop best practices for incident and problem managementDeliver on-demand training to business units as needed
Our take
Every company and organisation acquires a certain amount of data, especially that which can reveal opportunities for growth and success. Exasol is the world’s fastest data and analytics database, enabling businesses to activate their data and gain insight into their performance and priorities.
The global data analytics market is expected to reach around $345 billion by 2030. This creates both competition and opportunity for Exasol, as its services are in high demand but there are numerous alternative solutions out there. That said, it must be doing something right to secure clients such as Adidas, Olympus and Dell.
Having set its sights on sustainable growth, Exasol boasted a strong year in 2025 - significantly improving key financial metrics. The company's choice to double-down on its core focus industries seems to be paying off, and it plans to continue this strategic direction moving forward.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Company HQ
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, Nürnberg, Germany
Leadership
Joerg Tewes
(CEO)Spent the first 12 years of their career at data management software company Poet Holdings. Worked as a General Manager for Amazon Glow before being appointed CEO of Exasol.
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