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Job Description

• 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

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Job Description

• NOV ReedHycalog, a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced tools for the energy sector, is seeking a talented and innovative Data Engineer with a focus on Machine Learning to join our high-performing team in Cape Town.

As a Data Engineer, you'll design, code, and deliver data products that drive operational efficiency and informed decision-making. Key responsibilities include:

• Technical Communication - Explain statistical models and data products to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; represent the data team across the organization.
• Product Innovation - Identify and develop new data solutions based on business needs and domain knowledge.
• Data Modelling - Build scalable, flexible data models for complex processes using standard database tools.
• Analytics Engineering - Create dashboards and visualizations using BI tools, and promote adoption through documentation and updates.
• Machine Learning Enablement - Develop ELT pipelines and collaborate with data scientists to deploy machine learning models.
• Data Architecture - Make informed decisions on data management strategies, including stream vs. batch processing and historical data handling.

What You’ll Need

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field
• Master’s degree or advanced studies preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years in a quantitative/software engineering discipline
• Strong experience developing and delivering software
• Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry is a plus

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in a general-purpose programming language (e.g., Python, Java)
• Skilled in database query languages (e.g., SQL)
• Experience with modern data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks)
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts, statistics, and algebra
• Understanding of data architecture principles and software design
• Agile development experience and the ability to work independently on projects