Senior Data Ops Engineer

The Company 

RightShip is the world’s biggest third party maritime due diligence organization, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility best practices. 

We bring together years of industry expertise with the output from analytics and large data sets to provide our safety and environmental scoring systems, recommendations and consultancy services. 

Using leading data and technology, we aim to set new benchmarks in environmental protection. We support global initiatives and action influencing practical and impactful change, enabling “win-win” for business and the environment. 

To find out more visit RightShip.com. 

What we offer 

We offer a place where you know you are contributing to an organization who are constantly working to ensure ships are safe as possible so that crew and cargo are protected. We are passionate about maritime efficiency, safety and sustainability practices. 

We offer generous rewards. Our base salary is competitive, we support employee wellbeing and provide our employees with a Healthy Living Allowance and our annual incentive scheme is awesome. We have some great talent who are happy to share their experience and skills to help you on your way and we are committed to professional development to make sure your career keeps growing while you’re working with us.

What makes RightShip a great place to work at:

RightShip is an equal opportunity employer, and we champion diversity. Our teams are composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and generations. We believe that a diversity of experiences makes us stronger—as individuals, as communities and as an organization.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this role? Still apply! Research tells us that that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they meet every single requirement.  At RightShip we believe that the right hire is someone who makes an addition to our culture, rather than someone who fits in and conforms to our status quo. We want to add team members who not only value RightShip standards and workplace culture, but also bring an aspect of diversity that positively contributes to our work environment. If you are excited about this role, or about our company in general, we would love to hear from you!

Senior Data Ops Engineer 

Permanent Full Time 

Location:  Malta 

At the forefront of maritime safety and environmental advocacy, RightShip is embarking on a transformative journey. By integrating the latest in innovation, digital solutions, and data-driven strategies, we aim to magnify our influence in promoting safety, sustainability, and the well-being of crew members. 

We invite a Senior DataOps Engineer with experience to join our dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will architect and maintain cutting-edge data solutions that address the maritime industry's pressing challenges.  

Collaborating with a dedicated team of Data Engineers, you will champion data management, uphold the integrity of key datasets, and bolster our commitment to robust data governance. Your expertise will empower RightShip to harness data's potential, guiding strategic decisions and amplifying our value proposition to both our team and our Customers. 

Major Responsibilities   

• Lead the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure, setting standards for automation, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with the DataOps Lead to define and drive the DataOps strategy in alignment with business priorities. 
• Mentor and guide junior DataOps Engineers, conducting code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and technical deep-dives. 
• Architect and optimize modular, reusable, and scalable workspaces in line with enterprise data governance principles. 
• Promote best practices across data versioning, data lineage, testing, observability, and access controls. 
• Take ownership of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions, with a focus on continuous improvement, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence. 
• Partner with Data Engineering, Analytics, and IT teams to ensure reliable, performant, and secure data flows across environments. 
• Act as a subject matter expert for Unity Catalog, data sharing, and cloud-native permission management. 
• Engage with customers and partners to ensure data contracts, network configurations, and security requirements are met. 
• Drive monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure platform reliability and operational visibility. 
• Document architectural decisions, operational runbooks, and support onboarding of new engineers. 
• Stay abreast of emerging DataOps technologies, sharing recommendations to maintain RightShip’s edge in data engineering practices. 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or equivalent. 
• 5+ years of experience in a DataOps, DevOps, or Data Engineering role, ideally in a cloud-native and data-driven environment. 
• Demonstrated experience building and scaling CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred).
• Proficient in Azure cloud services, especially Azure SQL, Databricks, and related components. 
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and automation principles. 
• Strong skills in T-SQL, Git-based version control, and Python scripting. 
• Deep understanding of data governance and security frameworks, especially in relation to Unity Catalog or similar platforms. 
• Experience managing production-grade Spark (PySpark) workloads and performance optimization. 
• Databricks certifications or equivalent are highly desirable. 
• Proven ability to work across geographies and time zones in a collaborative, cross-functional team. 
• Comfortable operating independently, with excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills. 

RightShip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion in our workplace. You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.