Technical Advisor - Software Development

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About the Role

The Technical Advisor - Software Development serves as a senior technical leader responsible for defining and advancing the architecture, frameworks, and engineering practices that support enterprise software solutions.

This role focuses on AI-accelerated product engineering, driving the adoption of modern development workflows, tools, and architectures to improve speed, quality, and scalability of software delivery. The position plays a critical role in reducing execution risk and establishing durable, enterprise-wide engineering capabilities tailored to internal needs.

Operating at a systems level, the Technical Advisor provides cross-team technical leadership, influences product strategy, and ensures alignment between business objectives and technology delivery.

Key Responsibilities


• Define and evolve enterprise software architecture for complex, integrated systems across Global R&D.
• Lead the design and adoption of AI-accelerated development workflows, including automation, code generation, testing, and deployment practices.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple development teams, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and best practices.
• Drive innovation in software delivery by leveraging advancements in AI, cloud platforms, and modern development frameworks.
• Partner with product management, engineering, and domain experts to translate business and operational needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Improve software development processes to increase speed, quality, and reliability of delivery.
• Lead system-level design decisions, including integration, data architecture, and interoperability across platforms.
• Mentor and guide software engineers and technical teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Contribute to product and technology strategy for full lifecycle software systems.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption to maintain competitive advantage.
• Represent Halliburton in industry groups, technical forums, and collaborative initiatives.

Qualifications

Required
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, including leadership of complex, system-level projects
OR 14+ years of progressive experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience in software architecture, system design, and enterprise application development.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Experience leading or influencing multiple development teams in a technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with business and operational objectives.



Preferred
• Master's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Experience implementing or scaling AI/ML-enabled development tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, and data platforms.
• Experience in oil & gas, engineering software, or industrial applications.
• Active participation in industry groups, technical committees, or professional organizations.

World Class Benefits

At Halliburton, we're committed to supporting you and your family with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package that covers your physical, emotional, financial, and parental needs - now and in the future. When you join our team, you'll gain access to a wide range of programs designed to help you thrive at work and at home.


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Core Competencies

Software Architecture & System Design | AI-Accelerated Engineering | Technical Leadership | Enterprise Application Development | Product & Technology Strategy | Cloud & Distributed Systems | DevOps & CI/CD | Innovation & Continuous Improvement | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Mentorship & Capability Development

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation .

Location


3000 N. Sam Houston Parkway E.,Houston,Texas,77032, United States

Job Details


Requisition Number: 208149

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology

Product Service Line: Global R&D

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time


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Compensation Information
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Nearest Major Market: Houston
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