Systems Engineer

APM Terminals

Appetizer

At APM Terminals, we're bringing together the power of technology and operations to create safer, smarter, and more connected terminal environments. If you're excited about designing reliable systems, driving automation, and working at the intersection of IT and OT, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global organization.

The Role

The System Engineer plays a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing the systems that keep our terminals running smoothly. This role blends technical expertise with collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with IT, OT, operations, and business teams to ensure system reliability, enhance performance, and support ongoing automation and digitalization projects.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance to ensure high availability

Support and maintain business applications and related interfaces

Ensure integrity of equipment control system integrations and automation standards

Handle incidents 24/7, including root cause analysis and service‑level compliance

Coordinate with internal teams and vendors for defect resolution

Execute upgrades, enhancements, and changes under global change management/ITSM

Keep applications updated and support release management

Create and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions

Implement security policies and best practices across environments

Identify operational risks and drive mitigation plans

Collaborate with IT, OT, operations, and business teams for system integration

Support continuous improvement and gap identification

Apply Lean and ITIL-based practices

Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

4–5 years of technical application or functional administration experience in medium-to-large organizations

Previous exposure to automated or complex terminal environments is an advantage

Familiarity with Lean methodologies or ITIL frameworks

Knowledge of cloud environments, virtualization, and containerization

Strong understanding of business applications across commercial, finance, engineering, and BI domains

Basic DBA skills (SQL, Oracle), including queries, table modification, views, backup/recovery concepts

Proven ability to troubleshoot a wide range of applications and database-related issues

Understanding of systems supporting Finance, OPS, and TECH environments

Key Competencies

Agile mindset with working knowledge of SCRUM or Kanban

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Experience leading sub-projects (e.g., GOS, ERP or system integrations)

Knowledge of project management, change management, and escalation processes

Strong documentation mindset across implementation and operations

Excellent organization, time management, and conflict resolution skills

Ability to work under pressure and deliver consistent results

Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset

Proficient English verbal and written communication skills

Why Join Us?

As part of a global, innovation-driven organization, you will work with modern technologies, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to shaping the digital backbone of our terminal operations. This role offers growth opportunities, exposure to automation projects, and the chance to influence mission-critical systems.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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