London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid

Signal Ocean is hiring a Forward Deployed Data Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clients, sales, and account teams to uncover real-world data needs and friction points.
  • Build working data products—from custom Python pipelines and enriched datasets to Power BI templates and Snowflake-ready views.
  • Support pre- and post-sales with prototypes, demos, onboarding materials, and technical discovery.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor, helping clients see the value in Signal’s unique data assets.
  • Prototype new data delivery interfaces (APIs, data warehouses, SDKs, BI integrations).
  • Co-create new metrics and models (e.g., congestion scores, freight indices) with data scientists.
  • Test experimental APIs with design partners and shape future productization plans.
  • Shape how Signal’s data is accessed and delivered (batch vs real-time, API vs warehouse).
  • Own external-facing documentation—making it clear, modern, and actionable for all audiences.
  • Improve SDKs and onboarding materials; remove outdated examples and create client-relevant ones.
  • Track client usage across APIs and data products; uncover what’s working and what needs improvement.
  • Reframe underused assets for higher impact and increased adoption.
  • Feed real client metrics back into engineering and product roadmaps.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in data-heavy roles (e.g., Data Engineer, Data Analyst, Data Scientist, API developer, etc.)
  • Strong command of Python, SQL, and API schemas—and the ability to explain them clearly.
  • Deep experience building or deploying data products in commercial settings.
  • Strong business acumen; you get how data is used, not just how it’s built.
  • Passion for working directly with clients and solving complex, high-value problems.
  • Comfortable operating across both technical and commercial teams.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in cloud infrastructure, software engineering, or analytics frameworks a plus.
  • A curious mind—especially if you’re excited to learn about industries like shipping and commodities trading.

Benefits

  • Generous compensation with additional performance incentives.
  • Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan.
  • Opportunity to work alongside experienced people with deep knowledge in software engineering, data science & shipping business who are always eager to mentor.
  • Signal’s hybrid remote work policy currently includes 6 working days at premises per month
  • 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world.
  • Career growth opportunities and a structured development discussion every 4 months.
  • Personal learning budget for training, seminars, conferences (750 to 2000 EUR annually depending on seniority).
  • Regular team bonding events and activities.

Additional Information

  • 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world.
Required Skills
Cloud Infrastructure
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Signal Ocean
Signal Ocean is the technology arm of the Signal Group. Our primary product, The Signal Ocean Platform, enables shipping professionals to securely handle, integrate, and assess intricate collections of private and public shipping data.
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