Position:
Senior Data Systems & Analytics Specialist
Qualification:
Bachelor in Technology, Computer Science or similar field
Location:
Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland
Contract Type:
Fixed Term (Open to applications from self employed/independent contractors)
About XOCEAN
XOCEAN is an ocean data company – we collect data for clients ranging from mapping the seabed to monitoring the environment. However, we do this differently, instead of using conventional crewed survey ships, we have developed a marine robotic system known as an Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).
Overview
We are looking for a
Senior Data Systems & Analyst
to cover maternity leave for the Senior Manager, Data Systems. This role is offered on a fixed term contract basis and we are open to applications also from self-employed/independent contractors. This person will take ownership of high-priority workflows, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain the technical backbone supporting XOCEAN's marine data lifecycle — from project bid to delivery, including automation, quality checks, ML-ready pipelines, and governance.
You must be comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment, juggling urgent requests, managing a team, managing data pipelines, deploying cloud-based solutions, and maintaining standards across systems and teams.
This is a strategic and hands-on role with broad exposure to Python, Power BI, AWS, Azure, data governance, marine operations data, and cross-team collaboration.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Technical & Automation
* Maintain and enhance end-to-end data pipelines connecting SharePoint (Excel), Azure SQL, AWS S3, and internal systems.
* Implement and optimize automation via Power Automate, PowerShell, and Python scripts for file handling, syncing, and logging.
* Build robust Power BI dashboards with advanced DAX, measures, and direct query models to support real-time operations, shift analysis, and forecasts.
* Handle versioning, syncing, and validation logic for live vs historical datasets, addressing schema changes and duplication issues.
* Own and improve data availability, data reliability, and shift-based scheduling logic for visualizations and reporting.
Cloud & Infrastructure
* Manage integrations across AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, and SQL environments.
* Lead troubleshooting and remediation of sync failures, permission/auth issues, and log discrepancies across file-based and cloud-based sources.
Data Governance & Standards
* Enforce data management best practices, including standardized naming, lifecycle rules, and metadata tagging across survey, sensor, and operational projects.
* Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and align data flows with business-critical milestones (e.g. survey kickoff, closeout, QA reviews).
Project & Team Coordination
* Coordinate across teams (Survey, Commercial, Data Processing, ML) to ensure data readiness, validation tracking, and automation continuity.
* Serve as standby escalation point during mission-critical survey periods, with the ability to step into cross-department coordination roles.
* Contribute to roadmap planning for in-house ML model deployment, QA analytics, and usage monitoring tools.
Requirements: Essential Skills / Attributes and Experience
* 12-15 years in a senior tech role, analytics engineering, or data platform role.
* Strong coding proficiency in Python, SQL, PowerShell, and Power Query.
* Hands-on experience with Power BI (complex measures, dynamic slicers, time-based analysis).
* Deep working knowledge of AWS (S3, permissions, sync) and Azure (SQL, Data Factory or Logic Apps).
* Experience building and maintaining automated workflows for structured/unstructured data.
* Proven experience with data governance implementation, QA workflows, and operational reporting.
* Capable of independently driving initiatives and handling escalations with urgency and context.
* Familiarity with marine data, sensor logs, geospatial processing, or time-series analysis is a strong advantage.
Desirable Experience
* Exposure to ML lifecycle (feature pipeline, model integration).
* Experience working in survey, marine, energy, or offshore project environments.
* Proficiency in building and maintaining SharePoint-integrated workflows.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of an innovative company transforming the marine data industry.
* Work on cutting-edge automation and data analytics projects.
* Collaborative and technology-driven work environment.
* Opportunity to grow into advanced analytics and ML roles.
Apply
* Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used for further shortlisting.
* We thank all candidates for their interest, however due to very high volumes, only those who are selected for further consideration, will be contacted directly.
* To be eligible for this position you must have a valid working visa / permit to work in Ireland.
* Please apply online and follow the instructions, or submit your CV to
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