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Lead Software Developer

Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

Software Engineering
Western Cape, South Africa
Posted on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Lead Software Engineer

Are you a Lead Software Engineer looking for an innovative change?

Join our Digital Engineering Team

Join our innovating Development team

Join a growing software, hardware, and services team who partners with world-class industrial customers for asset protection, condition monitoring, and reliability.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Software Engineer you will develop high performing, scaling and innovative end-to-end applications. You will collaborate extensively with system engineers, product owners, subject matter experts and various product stakeholders to create unique products. You will implement solutions that are aligned with our future and extend shared platforms.

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Capturing system level requirements by brainstorming with Sr. Architects, Data Scientists, Businesses & Product Managers
  • Demonstrating the understanding of Agile software development lifecycle and able to distinguish the core inputs and outputs in each cycle.
  • Engaging in technical discussions; participate in technical designs and present technical ideas through white boarding
  • Executing in a fast pace delivery mode and focus in delivering tasks to meet the product release goal
  • Demonstrating the ability to make informed technology choices after due diligence and impact assessment
  • Articulating the need for scalability and understand the importance of improving quality through testing
  • Being an expert in writing code that meets standards and delivers the desired functionality using the technology selected for the project
  • Working with Product Line Leaders (PLLs) to understand product requirements & vision
  • Being responsible for providing technical leadership and defining, developing, and evolving software in a fast paced and agile development environment


Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and a minimum 6 years of professional experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns and Java coding principles
  • Have strong Back end .Net / .Net Core programming skills using C# and Python on multiple platforms.
  • Hands-on experience in web services (REST, SOAP, WSDL etc.), using SQL Database.
  • Hands-on experience in utilizing Spring Framework (Core, MVC, Integration and Data)
  • Experience with Linux Systems, C++ programming and/or IoT environments is beneficial
  • Experience with SQL Databases
  • Experience with Play framework, Angular or Vue preferably.


Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • This is a full time office based role


Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits


About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.