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Job Description At National Oilwell Varco (NOV), we are looking for passionate backend engineers who enjoy building scalable, high-performance systems that power critical operations. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to developing reliable and efficient backend solutions that support innovative digital products used across the oil and gas industry. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services using .NET Core (C#). Build scalable systems using multi-threading and asynchronous programming techniques. Design and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas for performance and reliability. Work with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or DynamoDB. Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments through Kubernetes. Integrate and manage cloud services in AWS / Azure environments (Lambda, API Gateway, EKS/AKS). Configure and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Workflows. Collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to deliver robust backend solutions. Ensure system performance, reliability, and security across environments. Requirements Overall 5 to 10 years of experience in software development. Have strong expertise in .NET Core (C#) and backend system design. Possess deep knowledge of multi-threading and asynchronous programming concepts. Demonstrate advanced SQL skills including query optimization, indexing, and schema design. Have working knowledge of NoSQL databases. Be comfortable working with Docker and Kubernetes in containerized environments. Have experience with AWS / Azure cloud services, including serverless and container orchestration. Understand CI/CD pipeline setup and automation practices. Be familiar with microservices architecture and REST/GraphQL APIs. Exhibit strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. About Us Every 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 World Throughout 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 Family We 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 Innovation Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. Service Above All This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.