Software Engineer

Jot Title: Software Engineerx2 Positions: Senior Software Engineer, Team LeadPermanent Staff PositionsLocation: Abingdon, just outside LondonHybrid working available, ideally 3 days based in the officeSalary: please get in touch and I will reply straight away with salary details (highly negotiable) Must have skills: Java, Eclipse RCP/SWT Strong problem‑solving abilities Clear communication skills Evidence of being able to solve algorithmic problems Experience working on large monolithic thick‑client applications and demonstrating how they differ from web‑based applications from an engineering perspective Very nice to have: Experience with using AI with development Domain experience (Geophysics or another geoscience related field) Subsurface Senior Java Application developer Responsibilities Collaborate closely with geophysicists, data scientists, and software engineers to translate scientific domain requirements into robust on‑prem or Cloud software solutions. Design, develop, and maintain high‑performance applications for geophysical and geological data analysis, interpretation and visualization (e.g., seismic, horizon, fault, velocity model, etc.). Present architectural designs and technical proposals to the architecture review board. Break down development tasks and lay out clear implementation roadmaps. Implement and optimize computation algorithms. Design and develop both thin and thick client applications that interact with cloud‑based microservices. Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, security hardening and continuous integration with other domain tools. Provide technical support and lead user troubleshooting sessions to resolve issues and ensure smooth operation of DSG application. Mentor junior developers and actively contribute to architectural and implementation decisions. Embrace Agile/Scrum methodologies, delivering and demonstrating working solutions at the end of each sprint. Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in geophysical computing and software development. Required Education and Skills BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline. Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development using Java. Strong Java proficiency is required. Ability to break down complex development tasks and define clear, actionable implementation roadmaps. Strong problem‑solving and communication skills. C++ knowledge and experience are strong benefits. Proficiency with development tools and environments: GitLab, Eclipse RCP/SWT, VS Code, CI/CD pipelines Performance tools: VisualVM, JMC/JFR, Async Operating systems: Windows and Linux Hands‑on experience using GitHub Copilot to accelerate code implementation and enhance development productivity. Must be self‑motivated but able to work well in a team environment. Desired Experience Knowledge of geoscience software tools and formats: SEG-Y, Landmark seismic BRICK, CMP, OpenVDS DSG, Petrel, Kingdom, GeoFrame, or PaleoScan Familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed computing: RESTful API design and implementation AWS and Azure Tools for scalable data processing: Kubernetes, Spark Experience with Java 2D graphics and 3D OpenGL programming. Experience with scientific computing libraries and frameworks: Python: NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, TensorFlow (for ML/AI) C++/Java: CUDA (for GPU acceleration) Angular or React Microservices: Quarkus, Spring Boot, AWS API Gateway Docker, Kubernetes With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr