Senior Software QA Engineer - Rock Physics Applications

Halliburton; Milton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton is seeking a Senior QA Engineer based in Milton to design and execute software tests for our Rock Physics applications. The role involves test automation, collaboration with development teams, and advocating quality throughout the software lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of QA experience, a related degree, and expertise in testing methodologies. This full-time position offers competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in professional software quality assurance testing.
• Strong domain expertise in rock physics, petrophysics, or geomechanics.
• Hands-on test automation experience using frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test cases for software applications.
• Develop test automation to enhance testing efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure comprehensive testing.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Test automation

Manual testing

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Selenium

Windows

Linux

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

This is a hands‑on software quality assurance role. We are looking to recruit a Senior QA Engineer to develop and execute software tests for the Rock Physics desktop and cloud applications. Reporting to the Team Lead and working closely with other QA and the Product Owner, you will apply a comprehensive understanding of all elements of a successful software development program, including code inspections, manual testing, automated testing, functional requirements, design, usability, test plans, results, and defect management, while contributing to continuous improvement of our QA processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute & design test cases – run application workflows, regression test suites, and perform exploratory testing to identify defects; create and maintain test cases that include workflow steps, expected behaviour, and validation criteria.
• Develop test automation – create and maintain automated test cases to increase test coverage and accelerate release cycles.
• Collaborate with developers – work closely with the development team to test fixes, validate new functionality, and ensure defects are thoroughly documented following published Landmark guidelines.
• Plan future releases – serve as an integral part of release planning by estimating efforts required in testing, documentation, and advising on product improvement.
• Champion quality practices – advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle; participate in agile ceremonies and contribute a QA perspective to sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Support security & quality practices – assist with secure architecture design reviews and support preparing applications for security testing; ensure security vulnerabilities have been mitigated.
• Leverage AI in daily QA work – actively use AI‑powered tools (e.g., Copilot, AI test case generators, intelligent test analytics) to accelerate test creation, improve defect detection, and enhance overall QA productivity. Communicate clearly – escalated risks, quality metrics, and testing progress in a timely, structured manner to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Stay current – continuously evaluate and adopt emerging testing tools, frameworks, and AI‑assisted QA methodologies relevant to the product.
• Mentor Junior QA – coach junior QA engineers through test reviews, paired testing, and knowledge‑sharing to build their domain and automation skills.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software quality assurance testing complex, production‑grade applications in a structured QA environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Strong domain expertise in rock physics, petrophysics, or geomechanics and related applications (e.g., "DS Petrophysics"); experience in the oil‑and‑gas industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of all elements of a successful software development program, including code inspections, manual testing, automated testing, functional requirements, design, usability, test plans, results, and defect management.
• Proven experience with QA fundamentals: test case design, defect lifecycle management, regression testing, exploratory testing, and test documentation.
• Hands‑on test automation experience: writing and maintaining automated test cases (e.g., "Selenium" or equivalent frameworks).
• Competence with Windows and Linux environments.
• Self‑motivated and collaborative; thrives in a team environment and takes initiative without direction. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications may be acquired through technical schools or equivalent related experience. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from the Technical Professional Software (Senior - Principal).

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

97 Jubilee Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RW, United Kingdom

Job Details

• Requisition Number: 209090
• Experience Level: Experienced Hire
• Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
• Product Service Line: Landmark Software & Services
• Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
• Additional Locations for this position: Abingdon
• Compensation Information: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.