MDM Application Engineer (Stibo STEP)

About the Role
The company is on an ambitious journey to become a truly data-powered organization. To support this vision, we are strengthening our Data & AI capabilities and investing in the people, platforms, governance, and technologies that enable trusted, high-quality data across the enterprise. The MDM Application Engineer (Stibo STEP) role is intended to strengthen the company's Master Data Management capability and ensure that master data becomes a reliable foundation for operational excellence, analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives.
We seek a hands-on MDM professional who understands how master data drives business value and who can evolve our enterprise data landscape through robust platform engineering, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration. This role is an opportunity to directly influence how trusted master data is managed across a global maritime leader and contribute to the company's Data & AI transformation journey.

The Role
As an MDM Application Engineer (Stibo STEP), you will be responsible for the configuration, development, support, and continuous improvement of the company's Master Data Management platform. You will work closely with Data Owners, Data Stewards, Business Analysts, Product Owners, Enterprise Architects, Data Engineers, and business stakeholders to establish scalable master data capabilities that improve data quality, governance, standardization, and business performance. The role requires a balance between technical expertise, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, operational support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
Develop & Enhance the MDM Platform

• Configure and maintain Stibo STEP workflows, business rules, validations, and data models
• Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable MDM solutions
• Develop enhancements that improve data quality, process efficiency, and user experience
• Support the onboarding of new master data domains and data management capabilities
• Ensure platform configurations align with enterprise architecture and governance standards

Support Business-Critical Operations

• Investigate and resolve incidents, defects, and service requests
• Monitor platform performance, stability, and reliability
• Provide application support and technical guidance to business stakeholders
• Manage operational activities through established service management processes
• Maintain technical documentation and knowledge repositories

Enable Enterprise Data Quality & Integration

• Design, develop, and support integrations between Stibo STEP and enterprise platforms
• Ensure master data consistency across multiple systems and business domains
• Collaborate with integration teams to maintain secure and reliable data flows
• Support enterprise-wide data quality initiatives
• Contribute to the implementation of data stewardship and governance practices

Collaborate & Drive Continuous Improvement

• Work with Product Owners, Data Architects, and business stakeholders to prioritize improvements
• Participate in Agile delivery processes and sprint activities
• Collaborate with external implementation partners and technology vendors
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and simplification
• Promote best practices in Master Data Management across the organization

What We're Looking For
Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Application Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Master Data Management, or related disciplines
• Hands-on experience with Stibo Systems STEP or comparable MDM platforms
• Proven experience configuring, developing, testing, and supporting enterprise applications
• Experience working with business-critical systems in complex organizations
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments
• Experience supporting global stakeholders across multiple business functions

Technical Expertise

• Stibo Systems STEP
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Data Governance
• Data Quality Management
• JavaScript
• REST APIs
• JSON & XML
• Workflow Configuration & Automation
• Enterprise Systems Integration
• Azure DevOps
• ServiceNow
• Data Modelling Fundamentals

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and structured thinker
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Customer-focused and service-oriented
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and outcome-oriented
• Comfortable working in evolving and fast-paced environments
• Passionate about data quality, governance, and continuous improvement

Why Join the Company?
At the company, you will have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping establish trusted data foundations that support business operations, digital transformation, analytics, and AI initiatives across a global maritime leader. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders across multiple countries, functions, and business units while working with one of the organization's key enterprise data platforms.
As part of a growing Data & AI function, you will benefit from strong executive sponsorship, strategic investment, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the company's long-term data maturity ambitions. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, business engagement, and innovation while working in a collaborative environment that encourages ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is currently working as an MDM Engineer, MDM Application Engineer, Stibo STEP Consultant, Product Information Management Consultant, Application Engineer, Enterprise Application Specialist, Master Data Specialist, or similar role within a complex industrial organization and has experience implementing, supporting, and improving enterprise master data capabilities. This individual combines technical expertise, business understanding, and stakeholder collaboration skills to deliver reliable solutions that improve how master data is managed across the enterprise.