System Design Tools Lead Engineer

NOV; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Specialist Engineer – System Design Tools to own the System Design software ecosystem and drive its evolution across regions. You will work at the intersection of engineering and software development, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and alignment with business needs.

You will lead architecture, set development standards, mentor contributors, and collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders to translate complex workflows into robust software solutions.

Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
• Experience developing engineering or scientific software.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and software engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership of the System Design software ecosystem.
• Define and maintain software architecture, development standards, and engineering practices.
• Lead and coordinate software development activities across the System Design Tool Development Group.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering software using modern software engineering practices.
• Plan, validate, document, and support software releases.
• Translate engineering requirements into maintainable software solutions.
• Support modernization of legacy applications and drive continuous improvement.
• Mentor software contributors and promote knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with engineers, Principal Engineers, and Engineering Managers to support engineering delivery and future capability development.
• Evaluate new technologies and identify opportunities for automation and digitalization.

Skills

System Design

Python

VBA

Software architecture

Engineering software

Documentation

English communication

Education

M.Sc. in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Testing frameworks

Technical documentation

Job description

NOV is seeking a Specialist Engineer – System Design Tools to own the System Design software ecosystem and drive its evolution across regions. You will work at the intersection of engineering and software development, ensuring maintainability, scalability, and alignment with business needs.

You will lead architecture, set development standards, mentor contributors, and collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders to translate complex workflows into robust software solutions.