Cloud Development Technical Lead

SLB; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a Cloud Development Technical Lead to guide a software team's technical direction from Houston. You will bridge engineering expertise with leadership, making architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

The role involves building cloud micro-services, infrastructure, and web apps to support SaaS offerings. The position requires a Master's in a related STEM field and 3+ years of cloud development experience, with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/CE/IT or related STEM field with 3 years of post-baccalaureate experience.
• Cloud software development experience including cloud programming and database management.
• Experience with Golang, Python, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps tooling.
• UI tech including Angular/HTML/NodeJS/CSS; CI/CD with GitOps and Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Linux, NoSQL, and Saas cloud-based solutions.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical direction and set architectural standards for cloud SaaS solutions.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and resolve complex roadblocks.
• Oversee timelines, assign tasks, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Work with product managers to align technical goals with business needs.
• Develop prototypes, optimize processes, and evaluate new technologies.

Skills

Cloud software development

Architectural leadership

Mentoring & code reviews

Project management

SDLC & Agile

Prototype development

Performance optimization

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or related STEM field

Tools

Golang

Python

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Argo

Prometheus

OpenID Connect/OAuth 2.0/SAML

OpenAPI

Angular

HTML

NodeJS

CSS

GitOps

Azure DevOps

Linux

NoSQL databases

Job description

Full-time or part-time: Full-time

Job title: Cloud Development Technical Lead for Multiple Openings

Job Location: 1430 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

Job Description

Guide a software development team's technical direction, bridging engineering expertise with leadership to ensure high-quality software delivery. Responsible for making architectural decisions, mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and ensuring projects are completed on time. Demonstrate deep coding proficiency and project management, often acting as a "multiplier" to increase team productivity. Define technical standards, set project direction, and make architectural decisions. Perform critical coding tasks, build prototypes, or handle debugging. Develop Cloud micro-services, infrastructure and web applications to support software as a service (Saas) applications. Optimize software development processes and evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions to increase efficiency, reliability and integration of the company services and operations. Provide mentorship to developers, conduct code reviews, and help solve complex technical roadblocks. Oversee project timelines, assign tasks, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables. Work with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to align technical goals with business requirements.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related STEM field, or a foreign equivalent plus 3 years post-baccalaureate experience in job offered or any engineering/developer related job titles. Applicants must have 3 years of experience in the following: (1) Cloud Software development experience including cloud programming, cloud software architecture, and database management; (2) public clouds Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS; (3) building micro-services using Golang, Python and Containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes; (4) DevOps technologies including Docker, Terraform, Argo, Prometheus; (5) Industry standard security protocols including OpenlD connect, OAuth 2.0, SAML, JWT and OpenAPI; (6) UI technologies including Angular, HTML, NodeJS and CSS; (7) application profiling and bottleneck analysis; (8) continuous integration and continuous delivery utilizing GitOps and Azure DevOps with bash; (9) Linux and NoSQL database; (10) designing Saas cloud-based solutions and micro-services architecture; (11) Project Management including Agile methodologies and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle); and (12) Production Support for cloud deployments and debugging, troubleshooting incidents, and resolution. Telecommuting permitted less than 50% per week within the same geographic location as the assigned Schlumberger Office location.

ALL APPLICANTS FOR U.S. ROLES MUST CAREFULLY READ ALL THE SUPPLEMENTAL U.S. SPECIFIC INFORMATION LISTED BELOW.

SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.

• EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.
• AUTHORIZATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all applicants who are offered and accept employment must produce documents establishing their identity and authorization for employment in the United States. These documents must be produced no later than seventy-two (72) hours after employment commences. In addition, all applicants who are offered and accept employment will be required to verify their employment authorization under oath by signing a USCIS Form I-9. SLB is an E-Verify employer.
• APPLICATION CERTIFICATION