AI Application Developer

World’s largest independent upstream oil and gas business SPIRIT values - Safety People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork Operations in 13 countries Welcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here. Who We Are We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization. We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart. Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success. Job Summary ConocoPhillips is seeking a skilled AI Application Developer to join our Petrotechnical Digital & AI Product Development team in Houston to build transformational tools to drive efficiency and elevate capabilities for Petrotechnical disciplines. In this role, you will design, build, and deliver modern full-stack applications and AI-driven solutions. You’ll work as an integral member of a cross-functional team — collaborating daily with software engineers, data analysts, and business end users to translate complex operational challenges into production-grade software. You’ll leverage AI coding assistants and agentic workflows to accelerate delivery and raise the bar on quality across the full development lifecycle. Position Overview Your responsibilities may include: Design and develop full-stack applications using .NET, React, and Blazor, from architecture through deploymentBuild and maintain cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure (App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Container Apps, etc.)Write clean, testable code for data pipelines, APIs, and AI integrationsArchitect and implement AI-driven agentic solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, and related servicesIntegrate multi-step AI workflows (tool use, retrieval-augmented generation, agent orchestration) into enterprise applicationsUse AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Azure AI coding tools, Claude) as a standard part of your development workflow to improve velocity and code qualityPartner closely with a cross-functional team of software engineers, data analysts, data scientists, and business end users to gather requirements, define solutions, and deliver software that directly supports operational decision-makingServe as a technical bridge between analytical and engineering disciplines — translating business requirements from analysts and end users into well-architected, maintainable solutionsEngage end users throughout the development cycle — conducting working sessions, incorporating feedback, and ensuring delivered applications solve real-world problems effectivelyParticipate in code reviews, CI/CD pipeline management, and DevSecOps practicesContribute to a team culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving Success Profile To thrive in this role, you’ll demonstrate the following leadership competencies: Takes Accountability: Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by courageously dealing with important problems, holding others accountable, and standing up for what is right. Drives Performance: Delivers results through realistic planning to accomplish goals. Makes Decisions: Generates effective solutions based on available information and makes timely decisions that are safe and ethical. Required Qualifications: Legally authorized to work in the United StatesCurrent/Valid driver’s license5 or more years of professional software development experience3 or more years of experience designing and delivering AI agentic solutions — autonomous agents, multi-step reasoning workflows, or LLM-integrated applications within Azure3 or more years of experience using AI coding assistants in a professional development environment3 or more years of experience developing and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure3 or more years of experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines3 or more years of hands-on, front-end or scripting experience with one or more modern frameworks such as React, Blazor, or similar3 or more years of experience with query languages on one or more of the following platforms: Snowflake, Azure SQL, NoSQL databases, Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL3 or more years of experience translating customer outcomes into technical design requirementsIntermediate level of proficiency in full-stack .NET development (ASP.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework) Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, or similar enterprise AI servicesKnowledge of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns and vector databasesPrior experience building enterprise level software solutions for upstream oil and gas operations or similar industrial environmentsWorking knowledge of upstream oil and gas workflows and business processes — including one or more of the following disciplines: production engineering, production operations, maintenance, joint venture operations, well planning, or drilling and completionsMicrosoft Azure certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305, AI-102, AZ-900 or equivalent) Apply By: Sep 17, 2026 Sponsorship: ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position. Benefits Overview ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth: Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs. Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans. Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources. Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools. Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups. Why ConocoPhillips At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally. We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve. EEO: In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.