IT Business Applications - Senior Application Engineer (m/f/d)

Overview Bruker is a leading global manufacturer of analytical measurement systems for the life and material sciences. For more than 60 years, Bruker's high-performance scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions have empowered scientists to study living things and substances at the molecular, cellular and microscopic levels. Working closely with its customers, Bruker drives innovation, productivity and customer success in molecular research in life sciences, pharmaceutical applications, microscopy, nano-analysis and industrial applications. Today, more than 11 000 employees in over 100 locations on all continents are working on solutions to these challenges. Bruker continues to expand its extensive product and solution offerings, its broad installed base and its reputation with customers. As one of the world's leading analytical instrument companies, Bruker continues to strive to fully meet the needs of its customers and to continue to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions for today's analytical challenges. We are seeking a experienced and motivated Senior Application Engineer to join our IT Business Applications team. This role focuses on the administration, optimization, and integration of business-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in system and application administration, foundational development skills and a strong interest in data modeling and workflow automation. Responsibilities Manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise applications and lead underlying infrastructure operations. Ensure high availability, performance, and security of business applications. Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., PowerShell) to automate administrative tasks and workflows. Collaborate with development teams to integrate applications with internal systems and data sources. Design and implement data models to support business workflows and process automation. Work closely with business analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions. Lead infrastructure and application-related projects from concept to deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system compatibility and alignment with business goals. Maintain detailed documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures. Ensure compliance with IT governance, security policies, and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields. Relevant certifications (e.g., MCSA, ITIL) are a plus. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in system and application administration. Solid understanding of data models, APIs, and workflow engines Strong scripting skills in PowerShell; familiarity with other languages (e.g., Python, SQL) is a plus.