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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