Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider is seeking a Software Engineer to design and maintain applications for geophysical data analysis. The ideal candidate will possess strong Java skills, a degree in a relevant field, and at least 10 years of experience. This role offers hybrid working options with a focus on collaboration and mentoring. Candidates should have a thorough understanding of geoscience software tools and cloud computing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in software development using Java.
• Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate code implementation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with geophysicists, data scientists, and software engineers.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications for geophysical and geological data.
• Implement and optimize computation algorithms.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Java

Eclipse RCP/SWT

Problem-solving abilities

Clear communication skills

Experience with algorithmic problems

Education

BS or MS degree in computer science, geoscience, applied mathematics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

GitLab

Eclipse RCP/SWT

VS Code

CI/CD pipelines

VisualVM

JMC/JFR

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title: Software Engineer

Positions: Senior Software Engineer, Team Lead

Staff Type: Permanent

Location: Abingdon, just outside London

Hybrid working: Available, ideally 3 days based in the office

Salary: Please get in touch; 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 the differences from web‑based applications

Very Nice to Have

• Experience using AI in development
• Domain experience in Geophysics or another geoscience field

Subsurface Senior Java Application Developer

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 create clear implementation roadmaps.
• Implement and optimise computation algorithms.
• Design and develop 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 experience in software development using Java.
• Ability to break down complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation roadmaps.
• Strong Java proficiency.
• Knowledge of C++ is a 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 and able to work well in a team environment.

Desired Experience

• Knowledge of 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.

About the Company

NES Fircroft (NES) is the world’s leading engineering staffing provider across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors, with over 80 offices in 45 countries.