
Veson Nautical delivers maritime freight management solutions that propel the global shipping economy. Trusted by buyers and sellers of bulk marine freight in every region of the world, Veson solutions are responsible for managing $109 billion in freight traded and moving 4.4 billion metric tons in annual trade each year. With a suite of offerings in marine contract management, vessel document management, and data analytics, Veson’s products are widely recognized for their strong utility, sustained innovation, and measurable business impact. More than a provider of solutions, Veson is a champion of progress that actively supports its clients, partners, and broader community in navigating change while shaping the best practice workflows and standards of tomorrow’s connected maritime shipping ecosystem.

Veson Nautical delivers maritime freight management solutions that propel the global shipping economy. Trusted by buyers and sellers of bulk marine freight in every region of the world, Veson solutions are responsible for managing $109 billion in freight traded and moving 4.4 billion metric tons in annual trade each year. With a suite of offerings in marine contract management, vessel document management, and data analytics, Veson’s products are widely recognized for their strong utility, sustained innovation, and measurable business impact. More than a provider of solutions, Veson is a champion of progress that actively supports its clients, partners, and broader community in navigating change while shaping the best practice workflows and standards of tomorrow’s connected maritime shipping ecosystem.
Sector: Maritime commercial and freight management software
Headcount: ~530 employees
Scale: $109–122B in freight managed annually; ~38K users
Investors: Francisco Partners, Pamlico Capital, founder John Veson
Maritime freight/commercial operations and analytics for bulk shipping
Software Development
Significant growth equity investment announced; Pamlico Capital and founder John Veson remained significant shareholders.
“Backed by growth-focused private equity (Francisco Partners) alongside prior investor Pamlico Capital and founder ownership”
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Data****Scientist
Who We Are:
Veson Nautical is a global software and data business that provides the maritime commercial industry with a standard platform to streamline operations, offer insightful analytics, and drive unparalleled efficiency.
In this role, you will be working in Veson Nautical’s Data Science team. This is a group of experts in data science, artificial intelligence, and other quantitative disciplines, drawn from industry and academia. Its role is to transform Veson Nautical’s rich data assets into actionable intelligence.
The Opportunity:
The Data Science team plays a vital role in driving innovation through research and development of data driven products. Working closely with product managers, software engineers, and clients, our data scientists understand commercial needs and align their research to solve high value problems. The team’s fundamental mission is to extract insights from data to support maritime commercial decisions.
Our Stack:
The Data Science team writes applications mostly in Python, with some TypeScript and JavaScript as required. We deploy services primarily to AWS EKS via ECR and GitLab CI/CD. We commonly use SQL and GQL to access data from internal systems. We have access to cutting edge AI tools.
Location:
This role is hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in either our London or Stoke-on-Trent office.
Key Responsibilities:
Essential Skills and Experience:
Desirable Skills and Experience (not required)****:
We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. While we try to be thorough with our job descriptions, not everything about you as a candidate can be condensed into a list of bullet points.
More A****bout Veson:
We are a team of multi-disciplinary professionals dedicated to making our clients successful by charting a new and innovative course for the maritime commercial industry. We invest heavily in employee development and experience to promote enthusiasm and creativity. We are a dynamic blend of engineers, scientists, artists, sailors, teachers, brokers, bankers, traders, and consultants.
Veson Nautical is a successful and rapidly growing global software company. Our clients are the world’s leading commercial maritime owners, operators, and commodity trading companies. Our solutions enable clients to identify new opportunities and make more profitable decisions. With headquarters in Boston and offices in London, Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Oslo, Manila, Tokyo, Houston to name but a few, our committed team of professionals brings decades of commercial experience and technical knowhow to clients around the world.
The combination of exceptional market growth and leading market position makes this a superb opportunity for the right candidate.
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