Application Specialist, SAP Platform

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Metso is hiring an Application Specialist, SAP Platform (SAP BASIS) to join the Application Platforms team in Tampere or Espoo with flexible hybrid work options. You will design, build, test and document SAP solutions, manage lifecycle activities including upgrades and retirements, and coordinate with AMS and other IT teams. The job requires hands-on SAP BASIS S/4HANA experience, basic cloud and network knowledge, familiarity with ChaRM/CALM, and professional English. Metso offers competitive compensation, wellbeing benefits, hybrid working, learning pathways and career growth in an inclusive culture. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration. This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible. Job posting end date: 11/22/2026 Introduction Metso is seeking an Application Specialist, SAP Platform , experienced in SAP BASIS, to join our Application Platforms team in Metso IT. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Director, Application Platforms, SAP configuration owners, infrastructure team, partners and other IT teams to develop and support the SAP Platform. You will be responsible for lifecycle management and development of IT solutions across SAP BASIS and SAP hosting, combining hands-on configuration work with broader application specialist responsibilities. This position is located in Tampere or Espoo, but we are happy to offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. Team you belong to You will join a team of six IT experts dedicated to building and maintaining solutions that power Metso’s SAP platform. The team is responsible for SAP BASIS & hosting, SAP BTP, SAP security, integrations, test automation, data tools and controlled document management. We work closely with other SAP teams, third-party application teams and our AMS partner to develop and maintain the SAP platform. You’ll report directly to the Director, Application Platforms. What you'll do Collect and document requirements, perform functional analysis, and design, build, test and document solutions, including knowledge transfer to stakeholders. Apply security by design, ensure application quality and follow agreed architecture principles. Plan and participate in application upgrades and retirement activities. Contribute to IT tools and process development and apply agreed practices and development models, such as DevOps, ITIL and Agile. Report IT progress according to agreed processes and tools. Ensure applications meet agreed business value metrics and KPI targets, including performance, availability, satisfaction, usability and cost. Manage application-related topics and changes with the AMS provider, provide feedback and act as a subject matter expert in advanced support activities. Support IT delivery responsibilities in relevant projects, programs and products. Coordinate IT services and collaborate with the AMS partner. Technical responsibilities: SAP BASIS configuration and operations: Implement and enable new functionalities, support SAP configuration owners with technical tasks, resolve and prevent issues, and perform HANA & ABAP performance analysis. SAP connectivity: Manage SAP Cloud Connector connectivity to BAIP (former BTP), SAP Router, middleware and directly connected applications, including firewall rules and certificates. Manage SAP BAIP Event Mesh and Integration Suite, including MCP to enable AI use with SAP. SAP technical change management: Manage technical changes and releases to safeguard SAP systems. SAP audits: Support global and local SAP audits and related requirements. Who you are Must-have qualifications: Hands-on SAP BASIS configuration and operations experience in an S/4HANA environment. Basic infrastructure knowledge of cloud hosting, networks and vulnerabilities. Experience with or familiarity with ChaRM/CALM. Professional proficiency in English for stakeholder communication and documentation. Ability to work independently with an ownership mindset while collaborating effectively with distributed teams. Nice-to-have qualifications: Experience building or supporting BAIP (former BTP). Experience building or supporting SAP hosting in Azure and SUSE SLES for SAP Applications. Experience building or supporting SAP archiv