Application Developer & Business Analyst

Application Developer & Business Analyst

About the Position

The Application Developer & Business Analyst is responsible for maintaining, developing, and improving applications and (web) platforms that support technical and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into IT solutions (applications, MVPs, service enhancements).
• Lead and coordinate operational planning and execution of IT-related (sub)projects within the unit.
• Ensure application quality, security, performance, and usability.
• Provide technical and functional support to end users across laboratories and project teams.
• Act as a bridge between Business Units, Operational Management, and other IT teams.
• Comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.

Application Development & Management

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain (web)applications supporting internal processes and client-facing services.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and maintainability of developed solutions.
• Create documentation, user guides, and internal presentations to support adoption and understanding of applications.

User Support & Communication

• Provide front-line technical and functional guidance to end users.
• Communicate changes, updates, and incident resolutions through bulletins, presentations, and internal briefings.
• Foster a positive, open, and collaborative working environment.

Other Duties

• Complete other tasks assigned by the Manager or leadership.
• Maintain work areas clean and presentable.
• Comply with SGS health, safety, HR, and quality policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT Development, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent technical qualification.
• Ideally some years of experience (professional and/or open-source) in application development and IT solutions design.
• Service-oriented mindset and structured analytical approach.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical documentation skills.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ideally Expertise in:
  • Programming languages
  • AI-Tools for software development
  • Project Tools for software development
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks under time constraints.
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and quality focus.
• Team player capable of working in a remote, multicultural environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient.

We Offer

• Global and very stable company, world leader in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) industry.
• Flexible schedule and hybrid model.
• SGS university and Campus for continuous learning options.
• Multinational environment where you will work with colleagues from multiple continents.
• Benefits platform.

About the Company

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Join Us

At SGS we believe in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and personal development.

Job Location

• Kyiv, Ukraine
• Berlin, Germany
• New York, United States
• Singapore, Singapore
• Remote