Technical Lead – Geomatics

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Employee Application End Date:01-06-2026

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive.

We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era.

We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate  employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

Ocean Infinity is seeking an ambitious, collaborative and innovative Technical Lead – Geomatics to join our growing team. The successful candidate will join the Data Intelligence team and be responsible for the technical management, stability, evolution, and strategic direction of CAD/GIS processing platforms while actively developing and deploying advanced automation capabilities. This role will support and enhance our data processing, geotechnical, geophysical, inspection and geo-data analytics (Geowynd) and advice service delivery teams.

The position bridges current production needs with future-state architecture. Ensuring today’s data workflows are robust, scalable, and trusted, while shaping next-generation solutions using automation and applied AI by steering our technology, digital and software team.

The role is available at multiple locations and with hybrid/remote working options.

What you will do:

Technical Leadership & Ownership Act as Technical Lead for Geomatics systems, data workflows, coordinate systems, and geospatial standards across the organisation.

Own the end-to-end architecture of CAD/GIS data processing, from raw inputs through automated pipelines to final client deliverables.

Set technical direction and best practice for FME, ESRI Enterprise platforms, Python-based automation, and data orchestration tooling.

Provide hands-on leadership, mentorship, and guidance to geomatics and data teams on automation-first delivery.

Platform & Delivery Enablement Own, manage and develop web-based GIS platforms (e.g. ESRI Portal / Enterprise) for internal and client-facing digital solutions.

Ensure delivery systems are dependable, scalable, and aligned with project demand for all GIS/CAD deliverables.

Support data delivery teams by ensuring tooling, data pipelines, and platforms are production-ready and resilient.

Lead integration across CAD/GIS, Survey, Processing, Data Reporting, and Data Insights & Advice functions to create a unified data ecosystem.

Act as subject matter expert for GIS with our internal technology, digital and software team to develop leading technology automated delivery and new digital products .Governance & Assurance Define and enforce data standards, validation rules, and quality frameworks for geo-data GIS/CAD deliverables.

Where required, work closely with geomatics contractors and partners to ensure documented workflows match actual system behaviour.

Ensure CAD/GIS systems meet contractual, client, and regulatory obligations for data handling and delivery.

Innovation and Team Development Foster a culture of technical excellence, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and professional integrity across the Data Intelligence function in GIS domain.

Support the development of clear technical career pathways for junior team members, enabling progression and recognition of technical expertise without requiring transition into people management roles.

Contribute to strategic leadership discussions by articulating the technical feasibility, constraints, and…