Skills

Communication Leadership Problem Solving Python Java Eclipse GitLab Quality Assurance Scrum Problem-solving Research Architecture Machine Learning TensorFlow Team Management Software Development Agile C++ Agile Scrum Microservices

Job Specifications

Job description:

Under broad direction, assists with design, research, and development of new applications and major enhancements. Provides guidance to developers, testers, and support staff. Using an understanding of the technological advances in both the software industry and in the oil and gas industry this person will challenge the technical software delivery process to deliver fit for purpose software in a more timely manner. This person will have had experience in leading software development projects and may provide Technical Excellence Leadership for more than one team, providing expert guidance to software developers and support staff. Provides guidance to staff on application security standards, secure coding practices, and secure architecture designs. Provides a strong technical focus in product planning for a complete software system. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience including software development experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs
Working with the architects and other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner.
Act as first point of escalation to ensure impediments are removed and team maintains development velocity and achieves committed sprint goals.
Communicate and escalate issues in a clear and timely manner
Team management including day to day and career development for team members
This is a hands-on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role
Working and collaborating with remote teams around the world

Essential Attributes:

10+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice
10+ years of Java and C++ development experience
History of applying best practices, code reviews and quality checks
Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as Gitlab
Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment
Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast
Team player: willing to coach junior team members and cooperate on problem solving
Team Lead experience working with Agile Delivery teams
Interest in leadership or leading a small team of software developers and quality assurance engineers

Desirable Attributes:

Knowledge of Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi
Swing and SWT experience
Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.)
Experience in Geophysics and/or Geology domain especially Oil and Gas
Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
Agile Scrum certification
Experienced in working with remote teams
Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools
Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices

Additional information:

Must be in or around Abingdon, UK.
Position is for a Hybrid work schedule

Profile description:

We offer:

We invest in our employees through competitive compensation plans, health benefits, work-life programs, and reward and incentive plans. We have the right people to develop the right technologies and bring innovative solutions to the industry - and we value those people as an unmatched competitive advantage.

About the Company

We collaborate and engineer solutions to maximize asset value for our customers. Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 45,000 employees, representing 130 nationalities in more than 80 countries, the company helps its customers maximize value throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing produ... Know more