Software Engineer

NES Fircroft; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm is seeking a Software Engineer in Abingdon to design and develop high-performance applications for geophysical data analysis. Candidates should have a strong background in Java, along with experience in cloud technologies and the geoscience field. This is a hybrid position, ideally requiring three days in the office. Competitive salary with flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development using Java.
• Strong Java proficiency.
• C++ knowledge and experience is a strong benefit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with geophysicists, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications for data analysis.
• Implement and optimise computation algorithms.

Skills

Java, Eclipse RCP/SWT

Strong problem-solving abilities

Clear communication skills

Experience with large monolithic thick-client applications

Education

BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics or related discipline

Tools

GitLab

Eclipse RCP/SWT

VS Code

CI/CD pipelines

VisualVM

JMC/JFR

Async

Job description

Job Title:

Software Engineer

Positions:

• Senior Software Engineer
• Team Lead

Employment Type:

Permanent Staff Positions

Location:

Abingdon, just outside London

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid working available, ideally 3 days based in the office

Salary:

Please get in touch and I will reply straight away with salary details (highly negotiable)

Must Have Skills:

• Java, Eclipse RCP/SWT
• Strong problem‑solving abilities
• Clear communication skills
• Evidence of solving algorithmic problems
• Experience with large monolithic thick‑client applications and understanding differences from web‑based applications from an engineering perspective

Very Nice to Have:

• Experience with using AI in development
• Domain experience (Geophysics or another geoscience related field)

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Break down development tasks and lay out clear implementation roadmaps.
• Implement and optimise 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.

Required Education and Skills:

• BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development using Java.
• Ability to break down complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation roadmaps.
• Strong Java proficiency.
• C++ knowledge and experience (strong benefit).
• Proficiency with development tools and environments:
  • GitLab, Eclipse RCP/SWT, VS Code, CI/CD pipelines
  • 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 geoscience 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
• Experience with Java 2D graphics and 3D OpenGL programming.
• Experience with scientific computing libraries and frameworks:
  • Python: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, TensorFlow (for ML/AI)
  • C++/Java: CUDA (for GPU acceleration)
  • Angular or React
  • Microservice frameworks: Quarkus, Spring Boot, AWS API Gateway
  • Docker, Kubernetes