Senior Data Scientist - Earth Observation

Energy Aspects Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy analytics firm is seeking a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Earth Observation. This role involves developing innovative solutions for the oil & gas industry, utilizing advanced image processing and machine learning techniques. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong Python skills, and a degree in a relevant field. The position is based in London and offers a unique workplace culture along with attractive benefits.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

Private health insurance

Pension contributions

Subsidised gym memberships

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in image processing/computer vision.
• Experience managing product development.
• Practical experience with ML models for image processing tasks.
• Expert Python skills and software development best practices.
• Familiarity with GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end EO applications with oil & gas experts.
• Manage and develop projects from idea to proof-of-concept solutions.
• Communicate technical topics effectively to senior leaders.

Skills

Image processing

Computer vision

Machine learning

Advanced Python

Geographical data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in engineering or quantitative subject

Tools

GDAL

OpenCV

Numpy

Scikit-Learn

Matplotlib

Pandas

GeoPandas

PostgreSQL

AWS

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Senior Data Scientist - Earth Observation

Department: Data Analytics

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Nikolaos Argyropoulos

Description

Energy Aspects currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Data Scientist - Earth Observation to join our Earth Observation team, based out of our London office.

The role offers a rare opportunity to work on developing novel products for the oil & gas industry. You will develop and manage projects that make use of Earth Observation data and are applied to solve problems in the oil & gas industry. You will turn ideas into project plans, technical specifications and personally develop rapid proof-of-concept implementations using your strong technical skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with internal or external oil & gas experts to develop end-to-end EO applications
• Manage and develop projects from idea into proof-of-concept working solutions quickly and pragmatically
• Effectively communicate with senior leaders on technical topics, capturing requirements with ease and translating into practical solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in applying image processing/computer vision to practical business applications
• Experience managing product development
• Practical experience with ML models for image processing tasks (object detection, image segmentation)
• Advanced Python skillset, familiar with object-oriented development and software development best practices
• Expert knowledge of the Python modules: GDAL, OpenCV, Numpy, Scikit-Learn, Matplotlib, Pandas, GeoPandas
• Practical experience with geographical data analysis and GIS software
• Degree in an engineering or quantitative subject
• Excellent communication skills, experience working alongside and presenting to senior leadership

Desirable Skills

• Experience with version control, DevOps, and testing
• Experience in using relational databases, especially PostgreSQL using SQLAlchemy
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform
• Experience in Deep Learning, or other AI domains

Job Benefits

Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry-leading product sits at the heart of who we are.

Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team.

Located in Canary Wharf with convenient access around London, our location offers nearby amenities such as shopping, gyms, dining, and lively bars. We provide daily refreshments, including fruit, hot drinks, snacks, and the expert services of an in-house barista twice a week, along with occasional exotic treats inspired by our global adventures. Our compensation packages encompass a yearly bonus, participation in a company share options scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension contributions, subsidised gym memberships, and holiday allowance.

Join a company that values your professional growth and personal fulfilment, all within a supportive and engaging environment.