Technical Coordinator - Ocean Forecasting Applications

Technical Coordinator - Ocean Forecasting Applications

Mercator Ocean

Toulouse, France

From € 40,000 up to € 45,000 per year

Join a leading international organization and contribute directly to tackling major ocean challenges.

At Mercator Ocean International, you will be involved in developing digital systems capable of monitoring and forecasting the ocean in real time, used by scientists, policymakers, and industry stakeholders worldwide.

You will work in a high-level scientific environment, with strong international exposure (European projects, multiple partners), a clear societal impact, and a healthy work-life balance.

Your role

As part of the OPERA project, you will act as a key interface between scientific teams, software developers, and international partners.

You will coordinate the development of ocean forecasting applications, from requirements definition through to delivery.

Your responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical activities of the OPERA project in collaboration with the Project Manager;
• Lead application development efforts (primarily in Python, cloud architectures, APIs);
• Write technical specifications and oversee external contractors;
• Act as the interface between internal teams, European partners, and subcontractors;
• Contribute to the structuring and dissemination of developed solutions;
• Organize and deliver technical training and capacity-building activities;
• Support the promotion and sharing of scientific and technical results.

You may also contribute to other innovative projects carried out by Mercator Ocean.

Profile

Required

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering, computer science, data science, applied mathematics, or physical oceanography;
• At least 5 years of experience in developing regional or coastal analysis and forecasting systems, or in a related field (modeling, data assimilation, machine learning applied to Earth sciences);
• Strong skills in scientific programming (Python), software engineering best practices (Git, CI/CD, testing), and cloud technologies (Docker, APIs, S3);
• Experience in coordinating technical software development projects;
• Knowledge of oceanographic data and processing methods;
• Professional proficiency in both English and French (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience in European or international projects;
• Experience working in a multicultural environment or in Africa;
• Spanish language skills.

Key strengths

• Ability to bridge scientific and technical challenges;
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills;
• Excellent communication with both technical and non-technical teams;
• Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset;
• Strong team spirit.

Contract

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract (specific-purpose), full-time
Desired start date: As soon as possible
Duration: 3 years