Senior Data Engineer

Responsibilities:

1. Data Engineering

• Design, develop, test, and maintain data architectures, including databases, data platforms, and large-scale data processing systems
• Build and optimize data pipelines, ETL workflows, and automation systems
• Develop and maintain data models and data services to enable efficient data access and processing
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of data systems

2. Data Science

• Analyze, interpret, and visualize complex datasets to identify trends, patterns, and actionable insights
• Develop and deploy predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and data-driven solutions
• Support business and scientific decision-making through advanced analytics

3. Data Assistance & Stewardship

• Transform data into interoperable formats and enrich it with standardized metadata
• Ensure data quality through validation and collaboration with engineers and scientists
• Publish datasets and metadata in data catalogues
• Implement FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles
• Prepare and maintain Data Management Plans to support research and experimentation

4. Data Handling

• Manage secure and efficient data transfers across systems, locations, and environments
• Monitor and maintain data storage systems and data availability
• Implement and manage access control mechanisms (RBAC, ABAC)
• Track system performance using KPIs and address data storage, access, and transfer issues
• Support data operations during experimental campaigns (onshore/offshore) following SOPs

5. Cross-functional Collaboration & Best Practices

• Work in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, science, and IT
• Maintain technical documentation, processes, and knowledge repositories
• Ensure adherence to data security, governance, and compliance standards
• Promote best practices in data quality, lifecycle management, and architecture (e.g., Data Mesh)