We are seeking a senior STEM professional profile interested in developing and operating production suites that support ocean monitoring and forecasting services. The successful candidate will join NOW Systems in a full-time permanent position, contributing to the delivery of our operational services within the framework of the EMODNET-Ingestion and Copernicus Marine Services, particularly on its COLAB MFC component, while also collaborating on other NOW Systems initiatives. The candidate will work as an ocean software developer, and his/her activity will primarily focus on data stewardship for in-situ ocean observations, specially using EMODNET and Copernicus Marine InSitu data sources, while also supporting the integration of external regional ocean forecast products into the Copernicus Marine within its COLAB MFC Service.

Master's degree in oceanography, geophysics, or engineering; Computer Science, Data Science, or related field. Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python, R and shell scripting, as well as experience with version control systems (such as Git) Knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL/PostGIS, MySQL, SQL server, applied to oceanographic datasets. Knowledge of ocean data formats, including NetCDF, GRIB, ZARR, HDF5, CSV, and SeaDataNet formats.

Additional expertise on the use or development of operational oceanography tools and systems, including data visualization tools,



will be positively evaluated. Fluency in English is required; fluency in Spanish will also be valued. High attention to detail and commitment to data quality It delivers science-based operational services that improve our knowledge of the past, present, and future state of the ocean.

NOW Systems develop and implement operational services based on regional/coastal models and observational products, builds applications that provide intuitive and inspiring access to environmental data, and delivers technical solutions that support more efficient, informed, and sustainable decision-making across the Blue Economy.

Beyond Copernicus

Marine, NOW also delivers tailored coastal solutions, by integrating data from multiple sources -including near-real-time monitoring and high-resolution coastal forecasting systems- to support the development of operational early warning systems. The selected candidate will work in a highly multidisciplinary environment, in close collaboration with NOW System's staff, as well as with scientific and technical experts from the European EMODNET Ingestion Project and the Copernicus Marine (COLAB MFC) Service. The position is based at NOW Systems' office in Madrid, so candidates should ideally reside in the city or nearby.

The selected candidate will work in a smart-working environment, with versátil scheduling and the possibility of remote work.

📌 Operational Oceanographer (NOW Systems) (Madrid)
🏢 Nologin Consulting
📍 Madrid