Software Engineer - Rock Physics Applications

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

Job summary

Halliburton is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and develop high-performance desktop and cloud applications in Milton, United Kingdom. The role involves modernizing legacy systems and leading the technical direction of projects, utilizing AI-assisted tools to improve efficiency and code quality.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong command of C#/.NET and C/C++. A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, proficient in C#/.NET and C/C++.
• Comfortable with AI-assisted development tools, experience with cloud architecture.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD and modernizing legacy software.

Responsibilities

• Design and build desktop and cloud applications using modern software engineering practices.
• Lead migration of legacy C/C++ codebases to modern languages and frameworks.
• Utilize AI-powered tools to enhance code quality and team collaboration.
• Communicate risks and progress to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

C#/.NET

C/C++

CI/CD

Unit testing

Cloud architecture

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Overview

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 engineering role. We are looking to recruit an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and modernize high‑performance Rock Physics desktop and cloud applications. Reporting to the Team Lead and working closely with the Product Owner, you will own the technical direction of production software — writing code daily, reviewing pull requests, and driving architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design & build software — Architect, implement, and maintain complex desktop and cloud applications using modern software engineering practices (design patterns, SOLID principles, automated testing, continuous integration/delivery).
• Modernize legacy systems — Lead migration of mature C/C++ codebases to modern languages, runtimes, and UI/UX frameworks while preserving scientific accuracy and performance.
• Leverage AI‑assisted development — Actively adopt AI‑powered tools (e.g., Copilot, code‑generation, automated testing assistants) to accelerate delivery and improve code quality. Collaborate on architecture — Partner with the Team Lead and Product Owner to translate requirements into sound, maintainable technical solutions the team can implement and iterate on.
• Communicate clearly — Escalate risks, trade‑offs, and progress in a timely, structured manner to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Stay current — Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging languages, frameworks, cloud services, and AI/ML tooling relevant to the product.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering building and shipping complex, production‑grade applications — not solely scripting, prototyping or research. Strong proficiency in C#/.NET; and also C/C++; demonstrated ability to work across both languages in a single product ecosystem. Undergraduate (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Comfort and curiosity with AI‑assisted development tools and a track record of staying ahead of technology trends. Experience with cloud architecture (AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud). Proven experience with software engineering fundamentals: object‑oriented and component‑based design, design patterns, unit/integration testing, version control (Git), and code review workflows. Hands‑on CI/CD experience — building, configuring or maintaining automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Experience modernizing legacy software — migrating codebases from older languages or frameworks to current platforms, including UI/UX modernization. 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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: 209089

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.