Senior Software Engineer

National Oilwell Varco

Ernakulam

On-site

INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading oilfield services company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the India-based software team building Ideal OS, a next-generation web platform. Responsibilities include mentoring a distributed team, collaborating with U.S. engineers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate has 8-12 years of software engineering experience, expert proficiency in C#/.NET, and deep experience with Angular. This role offers a full-time schedule with evening shifts.

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience in software engineering with leadership roles.
Expert proficiency in C#/.NET and object-oriented design.
Deep experience in Angular and hands-on with Nx monorepos.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a distributed engineering team in India and the U.S.
Collaborate with U.S.-based engineers to design new features.
Develop and maintain full-stack applications using C#/.NET and Angular.

Skills

C#/.NET proficiency

Angular expertise

Front-end development

Git and CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

TimescaleDB

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer at NOV, you will lead the India-based software team building Ideal OS, NOV’s next-generation web platform for managing and controlling oilfield completions equipment. You will partner with U.S.-based technical leaders to design new system capabilities and ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across a distributed team. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership, architectural collaboration, and day‑to‑day mentorship to deliver reliable, enterprise‑level software for real‑world operations.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a distributed engineering team, including members in India and the U.S., ensuring clarity, accountability, and technical quality.
Collaborate closely with U.S.-based lead engineers, including the lead architect, to design, scope, and review new features and system enhancements.
Translate architectural direction into actionable plans; ensure designs and coding standards are clearly understood and followed.
Design, develop, and maintain full‑stack applications using C#/.NET, Angular, and CSS for intuitive, responsive, and maintainable interfaces.
Define and maintain an Nx (Nrwl) monorepo/workspace strategy for Angular apps and libraries, including project boundaries, shared tooling, and upgrade paths.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs; integrate web applications with real‑time data and equipment systems using SignalR, MQTT, and industrial protocols like Modbus or OPC‑UA.
Extend and optimize database designs (TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL) to support new features, evolving storage needs, and performance improvements.
Oversee version control, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery processes; ensure consistent, high‑quality releases.
Work closely with UI/UX designers and product owners to clarify requirements, interpret specifications, and ensure functional accuracy.
Investigate, document, and resolve defects efficiently, combining analysis and corrective actions into one streamlined process.
Provide accurate development estimates and proactively manage delivery risks.
Serve as a key bridge between the India team and U.S.-based leadership, ensuring alignment on goals, design intent, and delivery expectations.
Collaborate with equipment and controls teams to ensure seamless integration between digital and physical systems.
Remain well‑informed of industry methodologies and trends.
Occasional travel for design reviews, integration testing, commissioning/servicing of equipment, or team alignment.
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE Policies and Guidelines.
Maintain all company information as confidential. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
8–12 years of professional software engineering experience, including leadership of development teams or large technical initiatives.
Some travel may be required.
Expert proficiency in C#/.NET (Full Stack) and object‑oriented design.
Deep experience with Angular; hands‑on with Nx monorepos and pragmatic, in‑memory state patterns suitable for live, streaming UIs.
Strong front‑end fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, and responsive UI development.
Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
Experience with TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL for managing telemetry and relational data.
Skilled in requirements clarification, estimating development effort, and balancing design with delivery.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; able to document and resolve complex issues efficiently.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across geographies and disciplines.
Experience with containerized environments (Docker/Linux) and real‑time data systems is a plus.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

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