About the job:

Kent is looking for a Senior Application Developer to be based on-site in Spring, TX.

You will lead the transformation of existing low-code business applications into scalable, secure, high performance pro-code, web-facing solutions. You will be central to our client’s digital modernization strategy as they evolve from legacy and low-code platforms (Power Apps, Airtable, Power Automate, etc.) to robust enterprise-grade applications built using modern frameworks and cloud services.

Ideal candidate is a full-stack Engineer understanding both low-code environments and modern software engineering practices and can lead end to end rebuilds of business-critical applications.

Basic Job Requirements

Application Modernization

Analyze existing low-code applications (Power Apps, Airtable, Power Automate, etc.) and design professional, scalable, web-facing replacements.
Architect and develop new applications using modern pro-code tools and frameworks such as:
- React, Angular, or Vue.js (front-end)
- Nose.js, Python/FastAPI, or .NET (back-end)
Develop new APIs, microservices and integrations to replace low-code connectors and workflows.
Rebuild workflows, forms, data models, and business logic in a pro-code environment.

Engineering Leadership

Establish engineering standards, coding patterns, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment best practices.
Provide technical leadership and direction for modernization initiatives.
Conduct code reviews, ensure code quality, and enforce architectural patterns.

Cloud Architecture & Data Integration

Modernize data storage layers and migrate from embedded datasets to cloud platforms.
Integrate applications with:
- Snowflake
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Azure SQL Database or other cloud-native datastores
Implement authentication, authorization, and API security via Azure AD / Entra ID.

Process & Collaboration

Work with product owners, business SMEs, and low-code developers to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
Build architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and modernization roadmaps.
Lead Agile ceremonies and guide cross-functional teams through modernization cycles.
Ensure robust documentation and knowledge transfer.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
5+ years full‑stack development experience with at least one major front-end and one major back-end framework.
Proven experience converting low‑code applications (Power Apps, Airtable, Quickbase, etc.) into fully custom web applications.
Strong proficiency in:
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- Python
- SQL
- REST API design and development
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms:
- Azure (preferred)
- Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Functions, APIs, and event-driven services.
Experience working with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake.
Understanding of CI/CD, DevOps, and modern deployment patterns:
- GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes (preferred)
Previous modernization work in a large enterprise, especially in the energy sector.
Familiarity with:
- Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
- Airtable schema analysis and API integration
- Azure Logic Apps and API connectors
Experience with:
- Microservices architectures
- OAuth2 / OpenID Connect
- API gateways (Azure API Management)
Experience delivering production-grade software solutions for major oil & gas operators will be strongly preferred.
Experience with upstream, midstream or downstream oil & gas workflows is preferred;
- Production Ops
- Drilling & Completions
- Supply, Trading & Logistics
- Refining & Petrochemicals
- Asset & Work Management
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

These job requirements are the minimum basics of this job role. The Client will provide you further details of your job requirements upon mobilizing. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the needs of the Client ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

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