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Staff Officer, Technical Services - Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Software Engineer
Senior technical officer leading IT-driven market research and operational delivery for maritime safety, using data analysis, GIS, and cloud platforms to support Coastguard services.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement data‑driven market research projects to inform Coastguard operational strategies.
- Develop and maintain analytical tools and dashboards using Python, SQL and GIS technologies.
- Manage cloud‑based infrastructure (AWS) to ensure secure, scalable data processing and storage.
- Collaborate with operational teams to translate technical insights into actionable delivery plans.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and cross‑functional partners.
Requirements
- Proven experience in IT and data analysis within a public‑sector or safety‑critical environment.
- Strong programming skills in Python and SQL, with hands‑on experience in GIS mapping.
- Experience managing cloud services, preferably AWS, including security and cost optimisation.
- Excellent project management abilities and a track record of delivering complex technical solutions on time.
- Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
Skills
pythonsqldata analysisproject management