Senior Data Specialist

Senior Data Specialist (Scientific & Environmental Data) Hybrid - Galway Our talented people are creating the technology of the future. From scheduling to maintenance to keeping people safe, 2.7 million people are helped by our software daily. Technology makes it possible; people make it happen and you could be part of that. The Tracsis Group has grown rapidly, diversifying into related transport technologies, and successfully executing a strategy that has seen it make a total of seventeen acquisitions. Today Tracsis is a leading provider of software, hardware, data analytics/GIS and services for the rail, traffic data and wider transport industries. The Group has c.550 permanent employees serving its growing customer base from offices in the UK, Ireland and the US. The Role We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Data Specialist to lead and coordinate the development, management and continuous improvement of data processes across the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting large-scale scientific or environmental data programmes, implementing data governance and quality management frameworks, and working with diverse datasets that inform research, policy, regulatory, operational or evidence-based decision making. Experience operating within public sector, research, government-funded or highly regulated environments, with an understanding of data stewardship, compliance and data quality principles, would be advantageous. This is a senior technical role requiring expertise in data engineering, data modelling, database development and the design and management of data processes. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within scientific, environmental, research, regulatory or other complex data-driven environments. What you will do - Develop and maintain an understanding of data assets, systems, sources, dependencies and data flows across the organisation. - Gather business and technical requirements and translate them into effective data solutions and workflows. - Design, implement and document data ingestion, transformation, validation and integration processes. - Define and monitor data quality standards, controls and metrics to ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance. - Support data governance activities, including data standards, metadata, documentation and management processes. - Coordinate and support data processes across the full data lifecycle. - Ensure appropriate data security, access controls, retention, backup and recovery procedures are followed. - Provide technical expertise for data analysis, reporting and visualisation, while supporting project delivery and continuous improvement initiatives. What you'll bring: - Experience working with scientific, environmental, geographical, research or other specialist datasets - Experience working within public sector, government-funded or regulated environments. - Demonstrable experience leading cross-functional projects, managing stakeholder relationships and delivering organisational data improvement initiatives. - Experience working with data tools and technologies, including enterprise databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or other relational database platforms. - Strong understanding of data modelling, database design, data structures and data access methods. - Experience developing and maintaining data processes, pipelines and technical solutions. - Demonstrable knowledge of the end-to-end data lifecycle, including ingestion, transformation, validation and management. - Ability to translate stakeholder and user requirements into clear, effective and technically achievable data solutions. - Experience applying data quality, governance, security and documentation best practices. Desirable experience - Experience using data analysis, reporting or visualisation tools such as Power BI, SSRS, Jupyter Notebooks, Python or R. Our values We’re guided by four core values that shape how we work and collaborate: Progression – continually improving and developing Integrity – doing the right thing, always Collaboration – working together to achieve more Ownership – taking responsibility and delivering with accountability Benefits: - Flexible working hours and hybrid working options. - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. - Udemy Licence for continuous learning and development - VHI Medical Healthcare - Enhanced Family Leave Policy - Two volunteering days per year - 5% pension - Cycle to work scheme Next Steps Our TA team are committed to responding to all candidates within a reasonable timeframe. The process: - Call with our Talent Acquisition Team - Comprehensive CV walkthrough and Competency based interview (1 hour) with the Hiring Manager Our process is designed for us to understand your skills and experience and to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role, as well as the company. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we would still love to hear from you! If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application and interview process do not hesitate to get in touch.