Location (Including Home Working Ratio): UK or India -60/40 office based if near London or Pune, 100% remote if not Travel Requirements: None Duration: End of 2025 +
Role Summary:
E&P is seeking a Subsurface Domain Testing specialist, predominantly in the Geology and Geophysics (G&G) domain, to join its Upstream Team. Being part of our client’s Geology and Geophysics digital delivery team, you will be responsible for the healthy running of their G&G toolkit with a specific focus on the testing of commercial of the shelf (COTS) market solutions to facilitate efficient deployments
Responsibilities:
Elicit requirements for new software/functionality/pipeline at all stakeholder levels via 1-to-1 interaction or requirements workshops.
Support the new software trial process and the entire project lifecycle, including global delivery and OperationSupportort.
Contribute to deploying G&G-specific digital tools in the client’s Windows and Linux, on-prem, and cloud environments. Work with vendors and partners providing market solutions to optimise the usage and value delivered from these digital tools.
Test applications when a new version or operating system is available.
Update and improve the test procedures when needed.
Work with users, relevant support teams, or vendors to troubleshoot software issues.
Work as part of evolving multidisciplinary teams, including Software Engineers, Enterprise Technology Engineers, Designers, DevSecOps, and Product owners, to deliver value by applying specialist skills.
Providing insight and experience in your domain specialism helps shape forward roadmaps, upcoming features, and opportunities to unlock future capabilities.
Ensure operational integrity of your managed applications, assuring operational compliance with architectural and security standards and compliance and policy controls defined by the client’s digital Strategy.
Requirements:
5-7 years of relevant experience
Experience using Windows operating system (perform basic tasks such as transferring data, copying data, creating/editing/running executable files/scripts, etc.)
I have hands-on experience with the most common commercial G&G software (Petrel, Paleoscan, Aspentech, Bluware, etc.) and the subsurface workflows these tooSupportort.
Experience in writing testing requirements and testing software against existing and new software requirements.
Working with stakeholders to ensure software testing meets the needs of the business.
Advanced experience in test case management, tracking in tools like Azure DevOps (ADO), and maintaining and ensuring transparency and ownership.
Working with a hybrid team of delivery resources (internal & external) across geographies utilising scrum methodology where relevant.
Attention to detail and the ability to think beyond business as usual.
Demonstratable continuous improvement mindset.
You must possess the skills and resourcefulness to troubleshoot challenges when they arise.
You should be comfortable utilising and navigating MS Azure to access resources and support testing activities.
Desirable Skills:
Familiarity with test automation software, e.g. Ranorex Studio
Experience of data management support and best practice within the subsurface domain
Exhibit familiarity with scripting,g e.g., PowerShell