Senior Backend Developer

TGS provides scientific data and intelligence to companies active in the energy sector. Our global, extensive, and diverse energy data library is complemented by specialized services such as advanced processing and analytics, cloud-based data applications, and solutions.

We are seeking a skilled Principal Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in launching and enhancing our SaaS solutions.

• Evolve the strategic direction of the product through lead discussions and collaborate on architecting solutions by testing and refining design hypotheses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple organizations to determine requirements, coordinate, and ship products. Leverage feedback channels to incorporate experimental development and insights into future designs and solutions.
• Create, implement, optimize, debug, refactor, and reuse code to achieve high quality, performance, reliability, and security.
• Independently create a clear plan for testing and assuring quality of solutions. Identify the need for broad versus selected testing mechanisms and make informed decisions to implement effective tests.
• Use performance and profiling tools to identify hotspots and bottlenecks across hardware and software boundaries.
• Proactively seek new knowledge and adapt to new trends, technical solutions, and patterns to improve availability, reliability, efficiency, observability, security, and performance of products, while driving consistency in monitoring and operating at scale.

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 8 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages C++, C#, C, Python, Rust, Go lang. Experience with .NET is a plus.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Norwegian is a plus.
• Knowledge of SOLID principles, design and architecture patterns, and industry best practices.
• Strong knowledge of designing and writing APIs (e.g., REST, GraphQL, (g)RPC).
• Strong knowledge of at least one of the major cloud providers, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containers and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of and experience with efficient and well-functioning CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with OPC-UA, or other IoT protocols, is a plus.

The estimated annual salary for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 depending on location and qualifications. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.