Hitachi America

Applications Specialist

Hitachi America$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT application management and service delivery in a multinational context.
  • Experience with global, virtual teams and diverse stakeholder interactions.
  • Knowledge of programming languages: JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, VB.Net, or MSSQL.
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle methodologies and platforms like Azure DevOps.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement application technologies that drive business growth.
  • Support all phases of application management from design to optimization.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to develop technology solutions.
  • Manage application lifecycles from requirements gathering to deployment.
  • Provide ongoing application support and issue resolution.
  • Deliver training to ensure user adoption of new tools.
  • Maintain application data and records within ServiceNow CMDB.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow your career with a global leader in sustainable energy.
  • Engagement in digital transformation initiatives with modern technologies.
  • Collaborative work environment across global teams.
  • Impactful role in enhancing business success through technology solutions.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Location:

South Boston, Virginia, United States of America

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-08-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

IT, Telecom & Internet

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Are you passionate about technology, innovation, and enabling business success through impactful IT solutions? Join Hitachi Energy's Transformers Business Solutions IT organization as an Applications Specialist and play a key role in driving digital excellence across a global business environment.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll combine technical expertise, business understanding, and problem-solving skills to support, enhance, and optimize critical business applications. From solution design and configuration to deployment, user enablement, and ongoing support, you'll help deliver reliable and scalable solutions that create real value for stakeholders around the world.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Working with global teams and business partners, you'll contribute to application lifecycle management, software development initiatives, governance activities, and continuous improvement efforts. You'll have the opportunity to influence solution outcomes, support digital transformation initiatives, and work with modern technologies and development platforms in a dynamic international environment.

If you enjoy solving complex challenges, collaborating across functions, and turning business needs into technology solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career with a global leader shaping a more sustainable energy future.

How you'll make an impact

  • Identify, recommend, and implement application technologies and IT solutions that support business growth and operational excellence.

  • Support application design, configuration, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.

  • Collaborate with architects, application managers, and business stakeholders to deliver effective technology solutions.

  • Manage and support the full application lifecycle, from requirements gathering through production deployment.

  • Provide application support and resolve issues to ensure reliable service delivery.

  • Deliver user training and enable adoption of new tools and processes.

  • Maintain and manage application records and data within ServiceNow CMDB.

  • Ensure compliance with application governance standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Your background

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, or a related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in IT application management and service delivery within a multinational environment.

  • Experience working with global, virtual teams and diverse stakeholder groups.

  • Knowledge of one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, C#, C++, VB.Net, or MSSQL.

  • Understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies and development platforms such as Azure DevOps.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities with the ability to connect technical solutions to business objectives.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
Learn more about Hitachi America
Size
368,247 employees
Industry
Founded
1959
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