IT Technology Specialist – Job Description
JOB TITLE
We are looking for an experienced IT Technology Specialist with deep technical expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to advise, design, and support technology solutions that enable business transformation.
Position Snapshot
- Type of Contract: Permanent / Full-time (adjust based on requirement)
- Function & Stream: IT – Technology & Innovation
- Type of Work: Technical consultancy, systems design, evaluation, and support
- Work Language: Fluent Business English
The Role
As an IT Technology Specialist, you will play a critical role in shaping the technology landscape across Nestlé by providing deep specialist consultancy in your specific domain. You will actively contribute to innovation initiatives, influence technical direction, and ensure the solutions delivered meet business and compliance standards.
Your expertise will directly support product teams, stakeholders, and global IT operations.
What You’ll Do
- Provide deep technical consultancy, guidance, and advisory within your area of specialization.
- Coordinate and support technical activities such as design, build, testing, and delivery of innovation initiatives.
- Recognize opportunities for business change and communicate them effectively to stakeholders.
- Work with Product Managers, Innovation Managers, Tech Leads, and junior specialists.
- Assist in solving complex technical problems, conduct root‑cause analysis, and propose SMART solutions.
- Participate in peer reviews and support development of technical standards, documentation, and specifications.
- Recommend improvements to operational effectiveness, efficiency, and service quality.
- Ensure new products meet IT requirements and compliance/security standards.
- Conduct and support secure and compliant operations (e.g., periodic scans, PIA/BIA preparation, audit support).
- Lead or contribute to studies, system specifications, and evaluations of emerging technologies.
We Offer You
- Excellent benefits including a competitive salary and comprehensive social package.
- Strong focus on personal and professional growth with continuous training and development opportunities.
- Hybrid working environment with flexibility and an inclusive culture.
- A vibrant workplace with recreation activities and opportunities to volunteer.
- Join our global IT community driving innovation.
What Will Make You a Great Fit? (Must‑Haves)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years hands‑on experience in a specific relevant technology domain.
- Proven track record of structured problem‑solving using data.
- Recognized expertise in at least one specific technology.
- Experience resolving technical issues, including those involving third-party providers.
- Strong communication skills with experience working in global, virtual teams.
- Understanding of SDLC methodologies, IT standards/controls, and compliance/security.
As the world’s largest food and beverage company we are driven by a simple aim: unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. To deliver on this, we serve with passion, with a spirit of excellence, offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families. Our culture is based on our values rooted in respect: respect for ourselves, respect for others, respect for diversity and respect for the future.
We can trace our origin back to 1866, when the first European condensed milk factory was opened in Cham, Switzerland, by the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Company. One year later, Henri Nestlé, a trained pharmacist, launched one of the world’s first prepared infant cereals ‘Farine lactée’ in Vevey, Switzerland.
Today, we employ around 273,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world. With our headquarters still based in the Swiss town of Vevey, we had sales of CHF 84.3 billion in 2020.
Our portfolio covers almost every food and beverage category – offering products and services for all stages of life, every moment of the day, helping people care for themselves and their families.
House rules: https://nes.tl/HouseRules
