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Sr Software Engineer / Lead (Java)

Abingdon, United Kingdom

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Overview

Under general supervision, provides technical assistance and analysis during planning and execution of Product Service Line (PSL) operations for customers, maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, safety and service quality. Works on value add projects through collaboration with both internal and external customers based on technical knowledge and developments to deliver solutions to meet their requirements and Halliburton's commercial expectations, considering both the price of the solution to the customer as well as the total cost to Halliburton to deliver it. Applies engineering, mechanical and geological principles to articulate more complex data interpretations to customers from proprietary software and collaborates with clients through the entire well cycle from drilling to completion scenarios independently. Actively completes training and competency assignments to pursue growth and development within the PSL career path and Halliburton organization. Fosters teamwork among all personnel involved in the performance of work activities, and supports the development of less experienced operators and/or technical personnel. Shares learning and advertises successes by writing, publishing and presenting case histories and industry papers (for example, Society of Petroleum Engineers-SPE).

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  • Level: Experienced
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  • Problem-solver
  • Communicator
  • Team player
  • Detail-oriented
  • Safety-oriented
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Sr Software Engineer / Lead (Java)

Abingdon, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

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

Under broad direction, assists with design, research, and development of new applications and major enhancements. Provides guidance to developers, testers, and support staff. Using an understanding of the technological advances in both the software industry and in the oil and gas industry this person will challenge the technical software delivery process to deliver fit for purpose software in a more timely manner. This person will have had experience in leading software development projects and may provide Technical Excellence Leadership for more than one team, providing expert guidance to software developers and support staff. Provides guidance to staff on application security standards, secure coding practices, and secure architecture designs. Provides a strong technical focus in product planning for a complete software system. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience including software development experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs
  • Working with the architects and other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner.
  • Act as first point of escalation to ensure impediments are removed and team maintains development velocity and achieves committed sprint goals.
  • Communicate and escalate issues in a clear and timely manner
  • Team management including day to day and career development for team members
  • This is a hands-on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role
  • Working and collaborating with remote teams around the world

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Attributes:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice
  • 10+ years of Java and C++ development experience
  • History of applying best practices, code reviews and quality checks
  • Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as Gitlab
  • Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast
  • Team player: willing to coach junior team members and cooperate on problem solving
  • Team Lead experience working with Agile Delivery teams
  • Interest in leadership or leading a small team of software developers and quality assurance engineers

Desirable Attributes:

  • Knowledge of Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi
  • Swing and SWT experience
  • Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.)
  • Experience in Geophysics and/or Geology domain especially Oil and Gas
  • Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Agile Scrum certification
  • Experienced in working with remote teams
  • Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools
  • Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices

Additional information:

  • Must be in or around Abingdon, UK.
  • Position is for a Hybrid work schedule

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: 201985  
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: 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Apply Job ID 201985 Date posted 27/11/2025 Category Engineering/Science/Technology

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

Under broad direction, assists with design, research, and development of new applications and major enhancements. Provides guidance to developers, testers, and support staff. Using an understanding of the technological advances in both the software industry and in the oil and gas industry this person will challenge the technical software delivery process to deliver fit for purpose software in a more timely manner. This person will have had experience in leading software development projects and may provide Technical Excellence Leadership for more than one team, providing expert guidance to software developers and support staff. Provides guidance to staff on application security standards, secure coding practices, and secure architecture designs. Provides a strong technical focus in product planning for a complete software system. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience including software development experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs
  • Working with the architects and other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner.
  • Act as first point of escalation to ensure impediments are removed and team maintains development velocity and achieves committed sprint goals.
  • Communicate and escalate issues in a clear and timely manner
  • Team management including day to day and career development for team members
  • This is a hands-on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role
  • Working and collaborating with remote teams around the world

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Attributes:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice
  • 10+ years of Java and C++ development experience
  • History of applying best practices, code reviews and quality checks
  • Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as Gitlab
  • Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast
  • Team player: willing to coach junior team members and cooperate on problem solving
  • Team Lead experience working with Agile Delivery teams
  • Interest in leadership or leading a small team of software developers and quality assurance engineers

Desirable Attributes:

  • Knowledge of Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi
  • Swing and SWT experience
  • Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.)
  • Experience in Geophysics and/or Geology domain especially Oil and Gas
  • Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Agile Scrum certification
  • Experienced in working with remote teams
  • Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools
  • Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices

Additional information:

  • Must be in or around Abingdon, UK.
  • Position is for a Hybrid work schedule

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: 201985  
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: 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Apply

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

Under broad direction, assists with design, research, and development of new applications and major enhancements. Provides guidance to developers, testers, and support staff. Using an understanding of the technological advances in both the software industry and in the oil and gas industry this person will challenge the technical software delivery process to deliver fit for purpose software in a more timely manner. This person will have had experience in leading software development projects and may provide Technical Excellence Leadership for more than one team, providing expert guidance to software developers and support staff. Provides guidance to staff on application security standards, secure coding practices, and secure architecture designs. Provides a strong technical focus in product planning for a complete software system. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience including software development experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs
  • Working with the architects and other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner.
  • Act as first point of escalation to ensure impediments are removed and team maintains development velocity and achieves committed sprint goals.
  • Communicate and escalate issues in a clear and timely manner
  • Team management including day to day and career development for team members
  • This is a hands-on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role
  • Working and collaborating with remote teams around the world

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Attributes:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice
  • 10+ years of Java and C++ development experience
  • History of applying best practices, code reviews and quality checks
  • Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as Gitlab
  • Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast
  • Team player: willing to coach junior team members and cooperate on problem solving
  • Team Lead experience working with Agile Delivery teams
  • Interest in leadership or leading a small team of software developers and quality assurance engineers

Desirable Attributes:

  • Knowledge of Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi
  • Swing and SWT experience
  • Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.)
  • Experience in Geophysics and/or Geology domain especially Oil and Gas
  • Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Agile Scrum certification
  • Experienced in working with remote teams
  • Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools
  • Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices

Additional information:

  • Must be in or around Abingdon, UK.
  • Position is for a Hybrid work schedule

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: 201985  
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: 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Apply Job ID 201985 Department Engineering/Science/Technology

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

Under broad direction, assists with design, research, and development of new applications and major enhancements. Provides guidance to developers, testers, and support staff. Using an understanding of the technological advances in both the software industry and in the oil and gas industry this person will challenge the technical software delivery process to deliver fit for purpose software in a more timely manner. This person will have had experience in leading software development projects and may provide Technical Excellence Leadership for more than one team, providing expert guidance to software developers and support staff. Provides guidance to staff on application security standards, secure coding practices, and secure architecture designs. Provides a strong technical focus in product planning for a complete software system. Requires completion of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or similar discipline, and a minimum of 10 years of experience including software development experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the team to deliver new products, features and fixes iteratively using an Agile Scrum approach working with the Product Owner, Scrum Master, Developers and QAs
  • Working with the architects and other developers, provide technical input to the Product Owner.
  • Act as first point of escalation to ensure impediments are removed and team maintains development velocity and achieves committed sprint goals.
  • Communicate and escalate issues in a clear and timely manner
  • Team management including day to day and career development for team members
  • This is a hands-on role and will be expected to take an active part in development work
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of existing and emerging technologies relevant to the role
  • Working and collaborating with remote teams around the world

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Attributes:

  • 10+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications. Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice
  • 10+ years of Java and C++ development experience
  • History of applying best practices, code reviews and quality checks
  • Familiarity with build pipeline tools and technologies such as Gitlab
  • Must be self-motivated but needs to work well in a team environment
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills
  • Self-Starter; willing to learn new technologies, ability to learn fast
  • Team player: willing to coach junior team members and cooperate on problem solving
  • Team Lead experience working with Agile Delivery teams
  • Interest in leadership or leading a small team of software developers and quality assurance engineers

Desirable Attributes:

  • Knowledge of Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi
  • Swing and SWT experience
  • Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.)
  • Experience in Geophysics and/or Geology domain especially Oil and Gas
  • Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
  • Agile Scrum certification
  • Experienced in working with remote teams
  • Advanced awareness and understanding of AI technologies/tools
  • Familiarity and understanding of modern cloud technologies and microservices

Additional information:

  • Must be in or around Abingdon, UK.
  • Position is for a Hybrid work schedule

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: 201985  
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: 

Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Apply