About ENTSO-EENTSO-E is the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity. We coordinate the cross-border system operations, system development and electricity market activities of the 40 electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) which cover 36 countries. The ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels provides support on technical, market and policy developments for all European TSOs in their cooperation with each other, in their joint fulfilment of their legal mandates, and in the intensive interactions with EU decision-makers, regulatory agencies, associations representing network users and other stakeholders.If you are interested in having an active role in the energy transition, you should consider joining ENTSO-E. We are a dynamic European association working on important and exciting projects of the electricity sector with the commitment to support the efforts towards a carbon-neutral power system. At ENTSO-E, you will contribute to building the world’s largest integrated electricity market – impacting not only those in the energy sector but also Europe’s overall economy, today and in the future!Job descriptionWe are looking for a proactive and technically skilled System Development Application Specialist, passionate about energy systems and digital solutions. Do you have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to coordinate across technical and business teams? Are you ready to play a key role in developing, securing, and maintaining critical tools for the future of Europe’s energy system? If yes, ENTSO-E is the right place for you.As an SD Application Specialist at ENTSO-E, you will serve as the link between business needs and IT solutions for key System Development applications. You will lead requirement gathering, testing coordination, system performance monitoring, and vendor collaboration to ensure successful delivery and continuous improvement of our digital tools.In this role, you will work in the ENTSO-E Secretariat in Brussels in the Information and Communication Technologies section, reporting directly to Power Systems ICT Applications Manager.You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to support a good work-life balance.Occasional travels may be required.Your responsibilities
Gather and analyse business requirements from internal teams, TSOs and RCCs for existing and new tools
Define and document functional and non-functional specifications, including business impact and technical dependencies
Ensure interoperability of systems by mapping integration points and aligning with enterprise architecture
Oversee security, performance, and operability standards in collaboration with the SSDLC team
Coordinate the release and change management process, including planning, version control, and stakeholder communication
Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), regression testing, and ensure defect resolution
Monitor system KPIs (uptime, response time, etc.) and plan for capacity improvements
Identify IT risks and maintain mitigation plans in the risk register
Act as the primary liaison between business users, IT, and external vendors
Prepare technical content for RFPs and manage vendor SLAs and performance deliverables
Your profileWe are looking for someone with the following skills and abilities:
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
3–5 years of relevant experience in IT coordination, system analysis or application management
Proven ability to translate business needs into technical specifications
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, managing releases, and overseeing vendor deliverables
Analytical thinking to manage complexity and solve problems
Collaborative approach and ability to foster strong partnerships
Strong planning and alignment with organisational priorities
Clear and tailored communication for diverse audiences
Excellent writing and oral communication skills in English.
Motivation to work within a multinational and multicultural professional environment.
Positive mindset aligned with the values of ENTSO-E: Team, Trust, Integrity, Future-thinking, Excellence.
Our offerOur people are truly at the heart of our association. You will be part of a multinational and multi-cultural environment, with colleagues from over 30 different nationalities. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce which allows us to create an environment where we learn from each other and develop together. We strongly believe in continuous learning and offer a broad range of training and development opportunities to our employees. We are a hybrid workplace and offer a maximum of flexibility enabling to have a good balance between remote working (from Belgium) and engaging physically with colleagues.We offer market competitive compensation and an extensive benefit package, with excellent insurance coverage for you and direct family members (such as hospitalization, supplemental medical plan). You will benefit from group insurance and travel insurance. You will have the opportunity to participate in a Flexible Benefits Plan to choose for those benefits that create the best value for you.Interested?Please submit your application no later than 31 August, consisting of a curriculum vitae and a motivational letter on the ENTSO-E career site. Replies will be handled in strictest confidence.ENTSO-E is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion or political beliefs.
