Software Application Designer
Join the Innovators in Electronics!
Murata is a global leader in the design and manufacture of electronic components and solutions, headquartered in Japan. Our technologies are found in nearly all modern devices—from smartphones and automotive systems to industrial and medical applications. With more than 70,000 employees worldwide, we drive innovation in areas such as sensing, connectivity, and energy efficiency. As part of the Murata Group, you will join a stable, internationally successful company offering long-term growth and diverse career opportunities.
Grow with us as an IT Business Analyst (m/f/d) at our Nuremberg location and translate business needs into effective IT solutions and ensure the successful delivery, enhancement, and support of business applications. This position acts as a key interface between business and IT, coordinating projects, developers, and stakeholders across local and global teams.
Responsibilities and Tasks
- Develop a thorough understanding of Murata Europe’s business and operational requirements, with the goal of developing effective software solutions to meet those requirements.
- Coordinate a team of software developers and engineers to analyze, plan, design, develop, test, and maintain business applications built on Murata’s adopted technologies and following agreed standards and guidelines.
- Plan and implement projects. Take charge of the coordination, implementation and completion of projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the organization.
- Support and maintain existing software functionalities; investigate, analyze and correct identified defects within established SLAs.
- Participate and implement the global project in some cases with headquarters and other affiliate IT staff.
Required Knowledge/Experience
• Degree, vocational qualification, or equivalent professional experience in IT, business, engineering, or a related field
• Relevant experience in IT projects, business analysis, application or project management
• Ability to translate business needs into clear functional or system requirements
• Strong collaboration across business, IT, and development teams
• Experience implementing, enhancing, or supporting business applications
• Good understanding of the application lifecycle, from requirements through implementation and support
• Basic database and SQL knowledge, or willingness to develop these skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to produce clear requirements, specifications, and project or user documentation
• Experience coordinating cross-functional activities, priorities, dependencies, and deadlines
• Fluent English and confidence working in an international environment
Considered an Advantage
• Knowledge of IT systems supporting supply chain, logistics, sales, procurement, manufacturing, or other enterprise processes
• Familiarity with ERP systems and enterprise applications
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools, such as Power BI
• Exposure to international IT projects and cross-country collaboration
• Experience coordinating developers, vendors, or other technical resources
• Understanding of application design, including user interfaces, batch processing, system interfaces, and data flows
What we offer to you:
- A permanent position in a successful company in an international environment
- Extensive induction program for a successful start and opportunities for further development
- Flexible working hours and home office options
- Very good accessibility thanks to public transport connections and a large number of parking and bicycle spaces
- Possibility of bike leasing
- Wide range of employee discounts
- Regular health offers
- Opportunities to participate in CSR activities