Senior Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONNational Oilwell Varco (NOV) is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil & gas industry-supporting customers' full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil & gas operations. NOV Rig Technologies designs and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions, from top drives and iron roughnecks to complete land rigs and automated robotics. Join us in powering the industry that powers the world.Key Responsibilities Architect, develop, and maintain scalable web applications, CMS platforms, and integrations using PHP and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue). Build, document, and consume RESTful or GraphQL APIs to support web and mobile clients. Design and optimize relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, or equivalent), including schema modeling, indexing strategies, and performance tuning. Work with cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions). Write clean, modular, and well-tested code; implement unit, integration, and end-to-end tests; participate in peer code reviews. Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, and offshore teams across NOV to translate requirements into robust technical solutions. Guide junior engineers through mentorship, knowledge-sharing sessions, and best-practice workshops. Adhere to all NOV Health, Safety & Environment policies and internal standards.Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience. Deep expertise in PHP (knowledge of Laravel, Symfony, or similar frameworks is a plus). Strong command of MySQL/MariaDB; familiarity with other databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, NoSQL) is a plus. Front-End Skills: Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3; experience with at least one modern JS framework (React, Angular, or Vue). API Development: Hands-on experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Version Control & Processes: Solid Git workflow experience; familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a "hands-on" leadership style. Excellent verbal and written communication; able to articulate complex technical concepts clearly. Self-motivated, high-ownership mindset, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Eagerness to learn and adopt emerging web and cloud technologies.Preferred Web Technologies: Experience with Drupal, Node.js. Containers & Automation: Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible). Cloud Services: Practical exposure to AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, etc.). Microservices & Messaging: Familiarity with microservices architecture and brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka. Monitoring & Profiling: Use of APM/observability tools (Datadog, Zabbix).ABOUT USEvery day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the WorldThroughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future. Global FamilyWe are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Purposeful InnovationThrough purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above AllThis drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.