Job Posting: Application Engineer

Job Posting: Application Engineer Affidea Affidea is one of the leading healthcare companies in Switzerland. With a strongly growing network of medical centers, we pursue the goal of improving healthcare through integrated care, Value\-Based Healthcare, digital innovation, and clinical excellence. At Affidea, you have the opportunity to actively shape the future of healthcare and make a daily contribution to patients. Application Engineer The Application Engineer is responsible for the management, integration, and continuous improvement of healthcare applications. The position ensures that systems such as PIS, RIS, PACS, and LIS run stably and securely and are aligned with operational and clinical needs. In this way, the role contributes directly to the improvement of patient healthcare. Tasks and Responsibilities Application Management • Management of critical healthcare applications • Ensuring stability, performance, and usability of the applications • Analysis of 3rd\-level incidents, coordination of problem resolution, and implementation of sustainable solutions • Maintenance of application documentation, configurations, and operating processes Integration & System Development • Translating operational and clinical requirements into practical system adjustments • Integration of PIS, RIS, PACS, LIS, and other healthcare applications • Support with testing, validation, and implementation of application changes • Creation of training materials and user training Stakeholder & Vendor Management • Collaboration with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders to capture needs and priorities • Close collaboration with external vendors and implementation partners • Coordination of problem resolutions, change requests, and service improvements • Ensuring clear communication between all stakeholders, especially the users Governance, Security & Quality • Ensuring compliance with internal IT standards, security requirements, and operational controls • Support with access management, data protection, and documentation requirements • Contribution to risk, architecture, and quality assessments Projects & Transformation • Support for application-related projects, integrations, and system rollouts • Contribution to digital and AI initiatives • Support with post-merger integration activities • Ensuring an effective transition into operational business Knowledge • Sound technical understanding of applications, infrastructure, networks, and IT security • Experience with healthcare information systems such as PIS, RIS, LIS, or PACS • Ability to work in complex, international, and multi-stakeholder environments • Strong analytical skills and solution orientation • Clear communication with users, technical teams, and external vendors • Structured, responsible, and implementation-oriented way of working • Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to cross-functional teams • Strong service orientation and focus on practical business results • English as well as German or Austrian skills required Qualifications • Degree or vocational training in computer science, business informatics, health informatics, or a related field • Relevant experience in application engineering, application management, or healthcare IT • Experience in the healthcare industry is an advantage • Sound understanding of healthcare processes, clinical workflows, or regulated environments is an advantage • Certifications in IT service management, project management, security, or relevant technologies are desired Location • Position in Freiburg or Zürich, with the possibility of partial home office • Travel activity may be required, approx. 20 % jpid3e7dd4ejm jit0730jm jiy26jm