Senior Technical Executive (1 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Nutritics; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Life Assurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

Nutritics in Ireland or the UK seeks a Senior Technical Executive on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract to lead food composition database imports, data architecture integrity, and complex system migrations. You will mentor juniors, coordinate with Software Engineering, Product and QA, and support pre-sales with region-optimised data for demos and tenders.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to global clients, and a clear path to growth as Nutritics expands internationally.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in a technical data role, technical account management, QA or database management.
• Strong familiarity with relational database structures, SQL, schemas and API data flows.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel for data manipulation.
• Understanding of food composition data and global regulatory labeling (EU, FDA, SFDA, Health Canada) and allergen compliance.
• Autonomy with end-to-end ownership of tasks and technical projects.
• Degree in Data Science, CS, Food Science, IS or related field.
• Fluent spoken and written English; foodservice/nutrition experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly technical catch-ups and assign developer/data tickets.
• Mentor junior executives and interns on data manipulation and data quality SOPs.
• Support the Director with audit compliance, impact and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Software Eng, Product and QA to brief dev tickets and validate builds.
• Audit system anomalies using Navicat/DBeaver and SQL queries.
• Scope AI/LLM data initiatives (SureFood testing, translations, portion conversions).
• Ensure data is optimised for region in pitches, tenders and high-value demos.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

API data flows

Data analysis

Excel/Google Sheets

Autonomy

Education

Data Science/CS/Food Science/Information Systems degree

Tools

Navicat

DBeaver

SQL tooling

Job description

Nutritics is redefining how hospitality and foodservice businesses operate. We give organisations complete clarity and control over their food, menus, supply chains, and environmental impact. Trusted by 500+ customers worldwide, from contract caterers and restaurant groups to healthcare and education providers, we are the platform of choice for businesses that take food data seriously.

Backed by PE investment, we're scaling rapidly across UK&I and entering the US market. Our ambition: to become the world's most trusted food information platform.

We are seeking a Senior Technical Executive on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract. As a Senior Technical Executive, you will provide a lead role in overseeing food composition database imports and integrations, complex data architecture integrity and analysis, system migrations, database maintenance, and technical client services. You will bridge the gap between data integrity, client services, and software engineering, while supporting junior team members and interns. You will report to the Director of Scientific & Regulatory Affairs.

This is a pivotal hire as Nutritics embarks on its next transformational step as we continue to scale in the UK & grow into the United States.

Technical Services:

• Technical services - Delivery of services including but not limited to project & BAU customers - e.g. recipe creation, food imports, technical review, data auditing

Internal Coordination:

• Lead weekly technical catch-ups, review action items, and assign developer/data tickets across the technical services team.
• Mentor and guide junior executives and interns on data manipulation, scientific publications, and data quality SOPs.
• Support the Director with audit compliance, impact and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues and other teams such as other functional managers to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of data integrity efforts with the organisation's overall strategy.
• Partner closely with Software Engineering, Product, and QA teams to brief dev tickets, review SQL/API requirements, and validate build pushes (Alpha/Beta/Live).
• Use internal developer tooling, database management environments (Navicat/DBeaver, SQL queries), and internal admin panels to audit and resolve system anomalies.
• Assist in scoping AI/LLM data initiatives (e.g., SureFood testing, automated QUID translations, intelligent portion conversions).

Pre Sales and Marketing Support:

• Ensuring data is optimised for region in which it will be used and ensuring Nutritics is best represented in pitches, tenders and high value demos.
• Content creation or review - Demo accounts / sample recipes.

Career Progression and Development

At Nutritics, growth is built into how we operate and we believe that the best way for our business to grow is for our people to grow. As we scale internationally with the backing of private equity investment, we create real opportunities for people to stretch their skills, take on new challenges, and shape the future of our platform and our industry.

You can expect:

• Impact and Recognition: Join a team delivering significant global growth where you can feel and see the direct impact of your individual contributions.
• Expert Collaboration: Learn from working alongside an experienced management team and market leading clients around the world.
• Structured Growth: Benefit from bi-annual performance reviews and a personalised career development plan tailored to your ambitions.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Access ongoing support and opportunities to expand your responsibilities as the business scales.
• Global Pathways: Take advantage of clear progression routes into senior leadership and specialist roles as we continue our international expansion.

The Ideal candidate will have

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in a technical data role, technical account management, quality assurance or database management.
• Strong familiarity with relational database structures, SQL query writing, database schemas, and API data flows. Proficiency with advanced spreadsheet modeling (Google Sheets/Excel) for data manipulation.
• Understanding of food composition data, international regulatory labeling standards (EU, FDA, SFDA, Health Canada), and allergen compliance.
• Strong analytical mindset with proven experience running technical impact assessments and root-cause troubleshooting.
• A high degree of autonomy, taking end-to-end ownership of tasks and technical projects with minimal supervision.
• To be passionate about Nutritics and bring that enthusiasm to work daily. We want you to be focused on quality delivery and doing an excellent job that you can take pride in
• Third level degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Food Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Previous experience in Foodservice and/or nutrition is an advantage but not essential
• The craic

Most Importantly

Nutritics is a people first business scaling at a world class pace, and we are looking for individuals who align with our five core values: Team First, Open Communication, No Ego, Integrity, and The Rocket. We take our mission seriously but don’t take ourselves too seriously, fostering a collaborative spirit where transparency, openness and results are valued over hierarchy. By joining us, you become part of an award winning culture that balances high speed international growth with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and development of every team member.

Working with Nutritics

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays), growing the longer you stay with us.
• Genuine work-life balance, with perks like summer hours and enhanced parenting leave.
• A generous allowance to support your health and wellbeing.
• Pension contributions matched by the company.
• Life Assurance cover.
• A competitive, market-aligned salary package.
• Corporate travel insurance.
• Real opportunities for career growth along diverse and rewarding paths.
• Ongoing training and development to help you build your skills.
• A supportive team of experienced, knowledgeable colleagues to learn from.

Location and Hours of Work

Our weekly hours of work are 37.5 covering Monday to Friday. This is a hybrid role and we offer a lot of flexibility around core hours. Teams based in Ireland and the UK are required to work from the local office one day every two weeks.

This role can be based either in Ireland or the UK