Be part of the team that is shaping the future of CCS data platform development

Northern Lights is looking to hire a permanent Sr Data Engineer to further develop and operate our core data platform. This role is critical for ensuring stable, secure, and scalable data flows across all parts of the CCS value chain. You will collaborate broadly across the organisation and contribute to building modern, futureready digital capabilities within a skilled and supportive team.
The position is based in Stavanger.

Where you fit in

You are fuelled by curiosity and passion about pioneering climate solutions, and you thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing environments where you can leave your mark. The thought of collaborating with a team at the forefront of innovating and commercializing the CCS industry across Norway and Europe excites you, knowing your contributions will play an important role in shaping the future of sustainable energy.

You will play a pivotal role in contributing to the success of Northern Lights by embodying our core values Innovative, Dedicated, Reliable, and Open.

What Northern Lights can offer
Northern Lights offers committed, experienced and dedicated colleagues in a positive and including work environment. We have great new offices in Byfjordparken, but we also offer you the option to partially work from home. We offer a competitive salary package, solid pension and insurance schemes, and opportunities for professional development as part of our organisation. Employees also have access to a subsidised lunch in our canteen, De 3 Stuer.

Your role
Northern Lights operates systems from multiple vendors and has developed a data platform that collects and structures data across the value chain. This data underpins business insight, decision making and operational evidence such as cargo documentation, invoices, digital certificates and MRV. Data is critical to Northern Lights today and will become even more important as we expand into machine learning and advanced AI.

As the Sr Data Engineer in Northern Lights, you will:

• Lead the end‑to‑end strategy, architecture, delivery and stable daily operations of the data platform.

• Ensure high‑quality data flow and technically secure data operations across multiple internal and external systems.

• Manage operational costs for platform services, including Azure consumption.

• Drive data‑driven decision‑making across the company by collaborating closely with all disciplines.

• Work with third‑party system vendors to secure robust technical deliveries and reliable data collection

What we need from you?

The Northern Lights team operates with a "one team" and a strong new business mentality with support from shareholders both directly and through various Service Agreements.
You will need to be willing and able to challenge conventional thinking and approaches to arrive at innovative, fit for purpose and effective business outcomes.

More specifically

• You build and drive a team with clarity, collaboration, and direction

• You are collaborative and open, and able to build trust across teams and disciplines

• You bring an analytical and solution‑oriented mindset with a proactive approach to digital transformation

• You think long‑term while ensuring steady short‑term progress and continuous delivery

• High level of personal integrity and ethical awareness

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a solid academic and professional foundation. You have a minimum bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or another relevant field with a strong emphasis on digitalization. You bring 5–10 years of proven experience within your discipline, demonstrating depth, independence, and the ability to take ownership of complex development work.
Experience with backend development in database technologies, and system architecture is a strong advantage. Deep knowledge with Microsoft Azure, SQL, KQL, PySpark, Fabric and cloud native services will strengthen your ability to scale our solutions. Competence with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing is also valuable, and understanding of security by design principles will support our need for robust and secure digital operations.

You communicate fluently in both Norwegian and English, verbally and in writing.

It should be expected to travel both domestically and internationally (occasionally).

Northern Lights JV is responsible for developing and operating CO2 transport and storage facilities, open to third parties, as part of Longship, the Norwegian Government’s full-scale carbon capture and storage project which will be the first ever cross-border, open-source CO2 transport and storage infrastructure network, shipping CO2 to an onshore receiving terminal at Øygarden on the Norwegian west coast, before being transported by pipeline for permanent storage in a reservoir 2,600 metres under the seabed.

Northern Lights JV DA is a registered, incorporated General Partnership with Shared Liability (DA) owned equally by Equinor, Shell and TotalEnergies.

Website: www.norlights.com