Senior Geophysical Java Software Engineer

-; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services provider based in Calgary is seeking a skilled software developer to innovate and maintain applications for geophysical data analysis. The role requires expertise in Java and C++, with a focus on cloud computing and data processing. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience, be proficient with tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and embrace Agile methodologies. This position offers a hybrid work schedule and compensation commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Opportunity for growth

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific or geophysical software development.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Java, C++.
• Self-motivated and able to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with geophysicists and software engineers to translate requirements into software solutions.
• Design and maintain high-performance applications for data analysis and visualization.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Java

C++

Agile/Scrum

Geophysical software tools

GitHub Copilot

RESTful API design

Microservices

Cloud platforms

AI technologies/tools

Data processing tools

Education

BS or MS in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics

Tools

GitLab

Eclipse

VS Code

Docker

Kubernetes

VisualVM

TensorFlow

Job description

We are looking for the right people – people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

• Collaborate closely with geophysicists, data scientists, and software engineers to translate scientific domain requirements into robust on‑prem or Cloud software solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications for geophysical and geological data analysis, interpretation, and visualization (e.g., seismic, horizon, fault, velocity model, etc.)
• Present architectural designs and technical proposals to the architecture review board.
• Ability to break down development tasks and lay out clear implementation roadmaps.
• Implement and optimize computation algorithms.
• Design and develop both thin and thick client applications that interact with cloud-based microservices.
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, security hardening, and continuous integration with other domain tools.
• Provide technical support and lead user troubleshooting sessions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operation of DSG application.
• Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to architectural and implementation decisions.
• Embrace Agile/Scrum methodologies, delivering and demonstrating working solutions at the end of each sprint.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in geophysical computing and software development.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in scientific or geophysical software development.
• Ability to break down complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation roadmaps.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Java, C++.
• Proficiency with development tools and environments:
  • GitLab, Eclipse, VS Code, CI/CD pipelines
  • Draw.io for architecture diagrams
  • Performance tools: VisualVM, JMC/JFR, Async
  • Operating systems: Windows and Linux
• Hands‑on experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate code implementation and enhance development productivity.
• Must be self‑motivated but able to work well in a team environment.

Desired Experience

• Knowledge with geophysical and seismic software tools and formats:
  • SEG‑Y, Landmark seismic BRICK, CMP, OpenVDS
  • DSG, Petrel, Kingdom, GeoFrame, or PaleoScan
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed computing:
  • RESTful API design and implementation
  • AWS and Azure
  • Tools for scalable data processing: Kubernetes, Spark
• Strong experience with Java 2D graphics and 3D OpenGL programming.
• Solid understanding of geophysical methods and data types, including Seismic, Fault, Horizon and Velocity modeling.
• Experience with scientific computing libraries and frameworks:
  • Python: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, TensorFlow (for ML/AI)
  • C++/Java: CUDA (for GPU acceleration)
• Angular or React.
• Microservices: Quarkus, Spring Boot, AWS API Gateway.
• Docker, Kubernetes.
• Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools.
• Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices.

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location: 700 9th Ave SW Suite 2000, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3V4, Canada

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Compensation: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.