Front-End Software Engineer

National Oilwell Varco; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a Front-end Software Engineer. In this role, you will develop and deploy software products, ensuring responsive interfaces and troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and strong skills in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Swift, along with experience in agile development. Join us to help drive innovation in energy systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Swift.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, software design principles, and UI/UX best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy front-end software products for internal users across engineering and operations.
• Translate application requirements into clean, responsive interfaces using modern frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Swift

UI/UX best practices

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

HTML/CSS

Power BI

Job description

Overview

NOV ReedHycalog is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of tools and equipment used by the energy industry. We are currently seeking a Front-end Software Engineer to join our team based in Cape Town. In this role, you will work closely with the product team to create technical mobile and web applications in support of engineering, manufacturing, and wellbore physics simulation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deploy front-end software products for internal users across engineering and operations
• Translate application requirements into clean, responsive interfaces using modern frameworks
• Build data contracts between client and server in coordination with back-end developers
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across the stack
• Maintain version control, automate deployments, and manage code lifecycle with CI/CD pipelines
• Document your work clearly for both developers and end users (e.g., Swagger, ReadMe files)
• Participate in project planning and risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery
• Contribute to technical support, training materials, and software commercialization efforts

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent software engineering experience)
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Swift
• Solid understanding of algorithms, software design principles, and UI/UX best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on experience working in agile development environments

Preferred Experience

• Experience with energy, manufacturing, or mechanical engineering software tools
• Skills in HTML/CSS for creating clean, attractive interfaces
• Experience deploying applications across web and mobile platforms
• Familiarity with dashboarding tools like Power BI, Vega, or other data visualization libraries
• Knowledge of statistics, algebra, or calculus for advanced data rendering
• Proven ability to build and scale production-grade applications using design patterns and industry best practices

Why NOV?

At NOV, we build solutions that power the world. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to groundbreaking software used in real-world drilling, design, and manufacturing environments—where your work makes a visible difference. Grow your skills. Expand your impact. Help shape the future of intelligent energy systems.

Apply Now and help us drive innovation from code to field.