Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead
Senior Software Engineer / Technical Team Lead (Java & C++)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer / Technical Team Lead to join our development team. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical delivery, software development, and people management. The successful candidate will work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Scrum Masters, Developers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software solutions in an Agile Scrum environment.The role requires strong expertise in Java and C++ development, a passion for engineering best practices, and the ability to lead and mentor team members while contributing directly to product development.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate within an Agile Scrum team to deliver new products, features, enhancements, and defect fixes through iterative development.Work closely with Product Owners, Architects, Scrum Masters, Developers, and QA Engineers to ensure successful product delivery.Provide technical guidance and input during product planning, design, and estimation activities.Contribute actively to software design, development, code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting.Promote engineering excellence through the application of coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes.Communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies clearly and escalate concerns in a timely manner.Lead, mentor, and support team members, including day-to-day management, coaching, and career development.Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and evaluate their potential application within the organisation.Collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams across multiple regions and time zones.Support continuous improvement initiatives within the development team and Agile processes.Required Skills & ExperienceMinimum 6 years of experience developing complex software applications.Strong commercial experience with Java and C++ development.Excellent understanding of software design principles, architecture patterns, and development best practices.Proven experience conducting code reviews and implementing quality assurance processes.Experience with source control and CI/CD tooling, including GitLab and related build pipeline technologies.Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.Desirable Skills & ExperienceExperience with Eclipse RCP and Eclipse OSGi.Knowledge of Swing and SWT frameworks.Exposure to Machine Learning technologies and frameworks such as Python and TensorFlow.Experience within the Geophysics, Geology, or Oil & Gas industries.Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.Agile Scrum certification.Experience working successfully with globally distributed development teams.Strong awareness and practical understanding of AI technologies and modern AI-assisted development tools.Knowledge of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and modern cloud platforms.What Success Looks LikeDelivering high-quality software solutions that meet customer and business requirements.Leading and developing a high-performing engineering team.Driving technical excellence through best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement.Building strong collaborative relationships across product, architecture, and global development teams.Contributing both strategically and hands-on to the evolution of the product and technology stack.