Senior Application Specialist – Siemens Polarion ALM
Join as a Siemens Polarion Developer in Västerås/Ludvika: customize ALM workflows, automate processes, integrate tools, and ensure traceability/compliance in a senior consultant role
Location: Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden (onsite preferred; some remote within Sweden possible)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period: 2026-04-01 to 2027-03-31 (Extension possible)
Language Requirements: (English mandatory; Swedish meritorious)
Apply Before: 2026-03-17
Role Overview
We are hiring a Senior Application Specialist – Siemens Polarion ALM for one of our clients in Västerås or Ludvika. In this senior role, you will apply your strong IS application expertise to develop, configure, and customize solutions within the Siemens Polarion ALM environment, supporting global business needs across the full application lifecycle. You will work independently to implement and optimize ALM processes, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and IT teams. This role also involves Polarion system administration, workflow configuration, integrations, reporting, and user support, ensuring adherence to ALM best practices, data integrity, and traceability requirements. This position requires hands-on technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to guide and support colleagues while contributing to process improvements and compliance.
What You’ll Do
Develop and customize Siemens Polarion ALM solutions to meet project and business requirements
Configure workflows, document structures, forms, fields, and user roles within Polarion
Implement custom functionalities, including workflow automations, trigger scripts, macros, LiveReports, and Velocity scripting
Design and maintain dashboards and reports using Polarion LiveDocs, LiveReports, and Velocity scripting
Implement and maintain integrations between Polarion and other enterprise tools using REST APIs, SDKs, and OSLC standards
Support requirements management, test management, defect tracking, and change control across the full ALM lifecycle
Troubleshoot configuration and performance issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes
Perform Polarion system administration, upgrades, and maintenance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business and engineering needs into scalable ALM solutions
Ensure data integrity, traceability, and adherence to ALM best practices
Create technical documentation and support or train end users
Who You Are
Must-Have Requirements:
3–5 years of work experience in a relevant field and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or another IT degree with more than 15 years of work experience in a relevant field.
Strong hands-on experience with Siemens Polarion ALM as a developer and configurator
Experience with workflow customization, scripting, macros, LiveReports, and Velocity
Proficiency in Java and REST API integrations
Solid understanding of ALM/SDLC concepts including requirements, testing, defects, baselines, and change management (Agile and/or Waterfall)
API Specification Awareness (Swagger / OpenAPI): Awareness of OpenAPI/Swagger concepts and ability to work with Polarion REST API specifications and related tooling (e.g., Swagger UI).
Experience integrating Polarion with other engineering, DevOps, or enterprise tools
Familiarity with Polarion system administration, configuration, upgrades, and performance monitoring
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience creating technical documentation and training end-users
Fluent in spoken and written English
Valid SSG-Entré certificate
Nice to have:
Strong written and verbal skills in Swedish (meritorious)
Familiarity with OSLC standards is a plus
About Sperton
This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global, a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes, finding the right people for the right positions.
- Department
- Consultant jobs
- Locations
- Sweden
- Employment type
- Contract
- Job location
- Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
Colleagues
Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
