Java Software Development Lead

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Overview

We are looking to recruit an experienced Software Development Team Lead.  Reporting to the Delivery Manager and working closely with the Product Owner, you will be responsible for leading a team of software developers and testers to develop one or more of our suites of applications in a multi-year roadmap.

Job Duties

• Lead the team to deliver new products, features, and hotfixes iteratively using an Agile methodology 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
• Mentoring team developers on architectural and development best practices
• Maintain the stability, performance and reliability of a large commercial thick client desktop application
• Working with a large code base and multiple distributed development teams

Continued:

• Soft skills in building team cohesion by fostering:
  • Interpersonal Attraction: Members like and feel comfortable with each other.
  • Task Commitment: Shared dedication to achieving the team's goals.
  • Group Identity: A sense of belonging and shared values.
  • Mutual Support: Willingness to help and provide constructive feedback.
  • Shared Accountability: Taking responsibility for collective outcomes.
  • Strong Communication: Encourage open dialogue and feedback.
  • Clear Goals: Ensure everyone understands and commits to the shared purpose.
  • Recognition of Contributions: Value each member's unique skills and efforts.
  • Trust: Create opportunities for members to connect and rely on each other.
  • Conflict Resolution: Address disputes constructively.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in computer science, Geoscience, Applied Mathematics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Candidate should have a strong background in mathematics, especially spatial mathematics (2D and 3D geometry) and calculus.
• 14+ years of experience in Software development of complex applications.  Excellent understanding of design principles and considerations, best practice
• Experience developing large commercial thick client desktop applications
• Team Lead experience applying Agile Development and Delivery methodology
• Java development experience including RESTful APIs, microservices, unit testing, Eclipse RCP/SWT
• Cloud and SaaS Development experience: Azure and/or AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline tools and technologies such as:  GitLab, GitHub
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Self-Starter with an aptitude to learn new technologies quickly

Desirable Attributes

• Understanding of Machine Learning technologies (Python, TensorFlow etc.)
• Experience in Geology and Geophysics domains especially Oil and Gas
• Undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• Agile Scrum certification
• Experience in working with multiple distributed development teams

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Senior Technical Advisor Software Development

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

700 9th Ave SW Suite 2000, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 3V4, Canada 

Job Details

Requisition Number: 207763 
Experience Level: Experienced Hire
Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line: Landmark Software & Services 
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.