Scientific Computing Jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wood Digital Environment is currently recruiting a Data Architecture Specialist, to be located in our St. John's, Newfoundland office. The position will be part of a team focused on the development of an overarching data framework and implementation plan for the collection, analysis and distribution of meteorological / ocean (and other) data for the Newfoundland offshore.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop a framework for management of offshore data to integrate with multiple stakeholders, using multiple data management technologies and open data standards.
• Collaboratively identify and analyze best practices from other offshore oil and gas jurisdictions.
• Architect, design and implement a pilot demonstration of a data management network.
• Document and report on analysis, development and testing activities.
• Communicating effectively with other team members and stakeholders.
• Contributing to team processes and quality control measures.
• Other duties as needed for the completion of the project.

Role Requirements

Individual is expected to be enthusiastic, a team-player who is able to work with minimal supervision, interested in new technology, have a passion for quality and a desire for innovation.

Preferred Skills (these skills would normally be acquired through graduate degree in Engineering or Computer Science and/or practical experimentation):

• Good understanding and experience defining and optimizing data architecture, schemas, metadata, data storage, networking.
• Good understanding and experience working with industry data standards (OGC, WMO, etc.), common data formats and protocols (OPeNDAP, NetCDF, etc.)
• Ability to work as part of a larger team or independently
• Time management and multi-tasking ability.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Out-of-the-box thinker

Additional Useful Skills:

• Familiarity with cloud computing (e.g. Amazon Web Services) and network data exchange
• Software development experience with knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: JavaScript, .NET, Python, Bash, React, Node.js, C#
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB; big data storage solutions would be an asset
• Database experience in defining and optimizing database architecture

Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 55,000 people, with revenues of around $10 billion.  We provide performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear and general industrial sectors. We strive to be the best technical services company to work with, work for and invest in. www.woodplc.com

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.