IT Jobs at Evonik
At Evonik, an IT world full of opportunities awaits you. Apply now!
IT in one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies? Of course! At Evonik, an (IT) world full of opportunities awaits you. Our mission is to make people's lives better - day by day. That's what we mean by Leading Beyond Chemistry. Evonik makes tires more fuel-efficient, mattresses more elastic, tablets more effective, and animal nutrition healthier. We in IT are also helping to make people's lives better: We help secure supply chains, make pharmaceutical products counterfeit-proof and provide reliable data needed for accurate sustainability analyses of production and processes.
Our IT stands for state-of-the-art apps and IT technologies. In close collaboration with our business units, we develop exciting new solutions for our products, services and production processes.
Your Prospects With Us
The opportunities in IT are as diverse as our activities: for career starters and experienced professionals. Do you prefer a specialist or a management position? At Evonik, both are possible. Want to gain international work experience? No problem, we operate worldwide. Become part of our IT community and apply now!
Supply Chain Transformation
At Evonik, we're not just facing the everyday challenges of supply chain management - we're tackling global challenges like geopolitical risks, climate change, and infrastructure transition head-on.
Be part of that journey and help us become leading in chemical Supply Chain Management.
Secure Production Transformation
For Evonik's production connectivity and security are key due to increasing interconnected production sites but also progressive cyber attacks. To make sure our systems with focus on production are adequately protected every day, we've initiated a transformation program. Are you curious to create a platform for steering chemical plants and detecting the today's cyber attacks together with us?
To understand the methods and procedures employed by real hackers, we make our networks undergo an endurance test: We try to break into our networks ourselves, crack passwords with real attack tools, and find vulnerabilities. We then incorporate this experience into our work.
Cyber Security - Think like a hacker
Together we want to understand the mindset of attackers and stop them before they do any damage. As a global chemicals company, we are a popular target for hackers and corporate spies. We're standing up to them: According to BitSight, we rank among the top in cyber security in the comparative chemicals sector. But the faster IT develops, the more sophisticated the methods used by cybercriminals become. That's why we offer comprehensive training opportunities in a flexible working environment.
In the digital world, your opponents are often unknown and yet it is critical that you always remain one step ahead of them. You must think like an attacker to help prevent them from inflicting any harm. This works for us because we are a well-trained and diverse team in which everyone takes full responsibility for their tasks and has complete trust in their colleagues. Hierarchies are not as important to us as the protection of our data and networks. We are looking for cyber security experts to join us in successfully fending off intruders in our network. This is critical because there is no standard procedure for this - every attack is different and thus requires a customized approach.
To understand the methods and procedures employed by real hackers, we make our networks undergo an endurance test: We try to break into our networks ourselves, crack passwords with real attack tools, and find vulnerabilities. We then incorporate this experience into our work.
Data Analytics and AI
Are you curious, open-minded, communicative and creative? Do you love learning about the latest technologies and working together with the business to break new ground? Then you've come to the right place!
With cutting-edge technologies such as AI, blockchain and data analytics, we make a lot of things possible: we develop apps that support our researchers in sifting through new patents; we prevent payment fraud through intelligent data analysis; we make our products counterfeit-proof for the pharmaceutical industry; we predict tomorrow's commodity prices. And we are sure that digital innovations, big data and smart data handling will enable us to do much more in the future. That's why we're looking for IT enthusiasts who want to share their passion with us and are looking for demanding challenges.
Stefan, a Passionate Developer
Stefan researches future technologies in the digital labs of Evonik's IT and, together with his colleagues, solves business unit problems with the help of rapidly developed prototypes. Whether it's artificial intelligence (machine learning with Natural Language Processing, for example), blockchain, or initial tests with quantum computing, the trained IT specialist loves the challenge his work brings.
Customized Software Solutions
Do you bring not only developer know-how but also enthusiasm and motivation to create customized solutions when the configuration of standard solutions is not possible? Then support us and become part of our team.
Our in-house expertise as development department is in high demand at Evonik with some of the most highly sought after areas pertaining to SAP, Microsoft, mobile, and cloud development. As a digital partner (of the IT Product Lines) and an important driver of digitization, we help the organization to master the challenges of digital transformation. This includes: developing applications, workflows, mobile apps and analytical dashboards in SAP, Microsoft, on-premise and in the cloud; managing complex technology environments with MS Azure DevOps; and checking code quality for security and robustness. To enable innovative solutions, at Evonik we also make sustainable use of DevSecOps, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, BOTs and modern data analytics technologies.
Are you an enthusiastic software developer who wants to shape the way of the future? Then support us in driving innovation with modern software solutions and become part of our team.
Tim, Solutions Architect
As a solutions architect, Tim develops technical concepts to automate business processes. It's an extremely versatile job, because he must keep an eye on new technologies, the company's business processes, and the existing IT infrastructure in equal measure.
Are you curious and creative? Do you like working independently and autonomously in an agile environment? Then become part of our team!
We translate business ideas into applications that make logistics, laboratory operations, production, sales and administration smarter, with a focus on user experience. Our business colleagues know the chemical business and its requirements - we have an overview of the technologies and the knowledge of how to apply them. We rely on flat hierarchies and diversity: Our teams consist of experienced data analysts, product and project managers who enjoy communication, experts in the SAP ERP system, and versatile solution architects who, thanks to their good overview of IT technologies, choose the right tools for the respective use case.
Because everyone contributes their individual strengths and shares their knowledge, we are successful together. We are an international, highly motivated team that works on exciting topics with a lot of fun and energy. We are looking for people who want to make a difference and who seek their own continuous development: Consultants, Product Managers and Solutions Architects, newcomers and experts.
Connected worldwide
You feel at home in the world of IT infrastructure? You love the challenge that comes with a dynamic IT environment with over 260 company locations? Then apply for a job with us!
32,000 colleagues in over 100 countries rely on being able to work and communicate with our IT systems at any time and from anywhere. This means reliable access to the company network, stable applications - regardless of whether we run them on-premise or in the cloud - data protected from unauthorized access, and timely support when things go wrong. In other words, they rely on us. We ensure that our IT infrastructure keeps pace with advancing digitization and the constantly growing volume of data. To do this, we use proven and innovative technologies such as virtualized backend systems and software-based WAN.
Our latest project involves 5G mobile technology. We want to intelligently expand using both internal and external 5G networks. This is currently being tested in an evaluation lab in Marl, Evonik's largest site.
Of course, high-performance networks alone are not enough. Our colleagues also need a stable work environment that is reliable whether they're working at home, on the road, in the office, in meeting rooms, or in the lab. To this end, we supply and operate state-of-the-art PCs, smartphones, network printers and video collaboration systems with the corresponding backend systems and standard office and collaboration applications on constantly updated Windows operating systems. In addition, our colleagues also need special applications to generate added value on their workstations. We provide all of this on PC, virtual and mobile.
The problem solvers
Do you enjoy dealing with IT problems and finding solutions? Do you want to support users by making sure that IT solutions can be used as expected? Then you've come to the right place!
We offer a wide range of support so that our colleagues in the Group can concentrate fully on their digitally supported day-to-day business. Our IT support teams identify and correct errors in applications - whether office software or business applications such as SAP - and work on the continuous improvement and automation of our global processes. In doing so, we rely on creative employees with strong communication skills who improve the user experience with their ideas and proposed solutions.
Successfully implement IT projects
As an IT Project Manager, you are the interface between IT and our business units and bear the triple responsibility: for planning, execution and goal achievement in complex and international projects. You are the first point of contact: you understand the business unit's requirements and translate them into technical requirements and goals. In doing so, you coordinate all employees and functions involved and ensure that the projects are realized "in scope, time, and budget."
At Evonik, we carry out around 300 IT projects of various kinds every year. The changeover to the new SAP technology S/4HANA, our Sustainability Data Management project, the Cyber Security Resilience Program, the introduction of integrated business planning, or the improved integration of our own Community Platform Connections into the Microsoft Office 365 world are just a few examples. For our exciting projects we are looking for passionate project managers who prepare and execute our projects professionally. Look forward to challenging IT projects paired with exciting future technologies in an agile, international and diverse team!
Exciting tasks in a modern working environment
Do you want to gain your first professional experience during your studies? Do you want to lay a solid foundation for your career as a trainee? Then you've come to the right place!
Whether infrastructure, applications, cyber security or IT strategy: We offer all IT services for Evonik from a single source in a future-oriented and modern environment. As a student or trainee, you can build up the skills and experience you need for your future career in IT - for a management career as well as for a specialist career.
Our Hubs
IT Hub San José
San José (Costa Rica) is an important IT Hub for us, and we intend to expand it further. One of the tasks of our IT experts here is to support and accelerate the transfer of new IT products into operation. The team, which mainly communicates in English, also offers users in the group global support and provides rapid assistance in case of disruptions.
IT Cube in Hanau
The concept in Hanau is characterized by a shared desk model that can be used by anyone. You decide where to sit depending on the work you would like to do today.
How to become part of our team
- Online Application: Simply apply via our online form for the respective job.
- Confirmation and Feedback: As soon as we have received your application, you will receive a confirmation, and we will review your documents.
- Get to Know Us: If you are a good fit, we will invite you to a personal meeting. For some positions we do a telephone interview with you in advance.
- Conclusion of Contract: If both sides can imagine working together, we will send you the employment contract after agreeing to the details of the contract. We are looking forward to meeting you!