CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global geoscience technology leader. Employing around 4,000 people worldwide, CGG provides a comprehensive range of data, products, services and equipment that supports the discovery and responsible management of the Earth’s natural resources. 

Our geoscience solutions bring together the expertise of our many exceptional people - geophysicists, geologists, data scientists, geospatial experts, reservoir specialists and more – to deliver fresh insight and tackle the complex challenges faced by our E&P clients. 

Reporting to the Chief Data Architect, Data Engineer plays a vital role in the continual development of our digital transformation strategy and geoscience analytics.  You will be working alongside our geoscience subject matter experts to analyse geological data workflows and develop the database and dynamic data-driven improvements.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing technologies and efficient workflows to identify, extract, transform, load, manipulate, manage, explore, analyse, report, and visualise data. This role forms a key part of CGG’s digitalisation programme.

You are likely to be educated to a degree level in either computer science, data science or similar.

You will be experienced at working with data, data processes, software and databases. The successful candidate will also have the below skills:

• Advanced problem-solving skills, especially focused on finding new solutions to data identification, ingestion, consistency, loading, and output problems
• Active interest in the latest technology and open source trends
• Advanced skills in Python or similar general purpose programming and scripting languages 
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including VBA
• Working knowledge of databases and SQL
• Working knowledge of data loading and ETL
• Working knowledge of OCR
•  Working knowledge of PDF page description and common image formats
• Familiarity with data extraction techniques from a variety of file types
• Proficiency to design, build, test and support innovation solutions
• The ability to define and manage project deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges or changes in direction

The following skills may also be beneficial:

• Machine learning techniques including NLP, NER, and computer vision
• Other programming languages such as Java
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure configuration and native technologies
• Agile methodologies and tools

Why choose CGG?

Learning and Development

Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs of each individual to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of CGG developed courses, managed through our own CGG University platform.

Benefits Package

• Competitive starting salary
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Relocation assistance programme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes, tailored to suit individual or family needs
• Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff 
• Initially 22 days holiday with future increases plus UK bank holidays, complemented by a flexible holiday program 

We Care about our Staff and Environment

We recognise the importance of work life balance for our employees, which is supported through our flexible working and relaxed dress code policies.

We recognise and actively support the wellbeing of our staff through many different initiatives;

• Onsite Exercise classes, almost every day of the week and promoting active lifestyles
• Our restaurant, offering great food and a highly effective social and work space
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Many discounts schemes, including Gym membership and a cycle purchase scheme

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.