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Ovation Data is a dynamic and innovative data management company dedicated to excellence, growth, and making a positive impact in our industries. Our team is our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every employee can thrive. At Ovation, you’ll have the chance to work with talented professionals, participate in cutting-edge projects, and develop your skills through continuous learning and development programs. Become a part of our passionate and forward-thinking team.
Email us today at careers@ovationdata.com.

We are always happy to hear from anyone who is interested in a career in Information and Data Management. Roles include:

Current Openings

Full Stack Developer - Hybrid/Remote, Houston, Texas

Job Overview
Ovation Data is a global leader in data management and digital transformation, providing cutting-edge solutions for industries handling large-scale, complex datasets. With more than 45 years of expertise, we have helped companies maximize the value of their data through digitization, recovery, inventory management, high-performance computing, AI-driven metadata generation, and advanced data analytics.

While our roots are in Exploration & Production (E&P) for the energy and geoscience sectors, Ovation has expanded into media and entertainment, biotech and life sciences, digital heritage, and information security—enabling customers to unlock new insights and efficiencies in their data.

We are seeking a Full Stack Developer with a strong foundation in backend and frontend development, who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment. The ideal candidate is proficient in Python (Flask), C, or Rust, has frontend experience with React, and possesses a solid understanding of networking concepts from a software development perspective.

At Ovation, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable, intelligent applications that streamline workflows, enhance data accessibility, and drive digital transformation across multiple industries. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation, professional growth, and technical excellence are at the core of everything we do. With flexible hybrid/remote work options and a supportive, inclusive team culture, this is an opportunity to build solutions that make a real impact on the future of data management.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain backend services using Python (Flask), C, or Rust.
• Design and build responsive frontend applications using frameworks (such as React).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and develop new features for internal users and customers.
• Break project requirements into user stories and tasks, estimating work effort effectively.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to enhance software architecture and user experience.

Required Qualifications
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in full lifecycle software development.
• Proficiency in Python (Flask preferred) and familiarity with C or Rust.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular).
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Understanding of networking protocols from a software development perspective.
• Experience with Git/Bitbucket and version control best practices.
• Strong English communication skills (written & spoken) to collaborate with global teams.

Preferred Skills (Nice-to-Have)
Cloud & Infrastructure
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Puppet).
• Hands-on experience with containerization & virtualization (Docker, Kubernetes, VMware).
• Knowledge of build/test automation, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines).

Data & Domain-Specific Knowledge
• Experience with ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) using PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
• Understanding of Coordinate Reference Systems (CRS), seismic surveys, and geospatial data formats (SEG-Y, SEG-D).
• Familiarity with WebGIS, QGIS Server, GeoServer, and WMS/WFS services.

Additional Technical Skills
• JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS for frontend development.
• Experience with low-level system programming or WebAssembly (WASM).

Think you’d be the perfect fit? Contact us at careers@ovationdata.com.