Role overview
NextPort, as Technology and Innovation spin-off of Moffatt & Nichol, provides technology solutions for Ports and Terminals. We partner with customers to make data connectable and useful, driving digitalization to enhance efficiency, safety, sustainability and resilience. Our 360 Operational Digital Twin solution connects processes, data and systems. Together, we are contributing to transform the Maritime Industry with AI technology and data-driven decision-making.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practice areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.
What you'll work on
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of professional experience in Data Science & AI
- Programming Languages: Proficiency in Python and PySpark
- Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
- Experience working with data lakes and designing data models.
- Knowledge of LLMs (fine-tuning, RAG, prompt engineering, embeddings).
- Experience with Agentic AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack, or equivalent).
- Strong experience of ML lifecycle and MLOps.
- Solid understanding and experience in software engineering practices (Gitlab, CI/CD, code quality).
- Strong analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Product-oriented experience
- Background in agile methodologies
- Exposure to maritime, logistics, or transportation domains.
- Official certifications in Databricks, Azure Cloud.
- All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171