Application Specialist, SAP Platform

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 archiving. • Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices in SAP environments. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. We support your growth and wellbeing by offering: • Purpose-led work: Contribute to enabling sustainable modern life and transforming the industry. • Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing programs, occupational healthcare, and supportive services. • Rewards: Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives. • Flexibility: Hybrid working options to support balance and productivity. • Growth: Learning pathways, mentoring, internal mobility, and global collaboration opportunities. • Culture: A caring, collaborative, and inclusive workplace committed to helping you thrive. Get in touch Want to rise above the possible with us? Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. In your application, we hope that you'll highlight and reflect your experience on the requirements mentioned in the "Technical responsibilities" section. We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role. Hiring Manager: Samuli Vahonen Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices. Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.