About Us
At Seequent, we help organisations to understand the underground, giving the confidence to make better decisions faster.
We build world-leading technology that is at the forefront of Earth sciences, transforming the way our customers work. Every day we help them develop critical mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, source renewable energy, and reduce their impact on the environment.
We operate in 145+ countries while proudly maintaining headquarters in New Zealand.
The role
The Senior Software Developer is responsible for the end-to-end design, development, and release of complex software applications. Joining our 3D visualization team, you will focus on building and evolving the scalable backend systems that power our geoscience data rendering stack. This role balances technical architecture and coding with project management and cross-functional leadership to deliver high-quality, interactive visualization tools.
In this role you will have the opportunity to
- Architect Complex Systems: Design and model software components and modules, navigating ambiguous requirements to deliver secure, scalable, and best-in-class solutions.
- Lead Backend Development: Design, code, and refactor complex programs and integration services, advocating for the best tools and techniques to ensure well-engineered outcomes.
- Manage Release Lifecycles: Plan and coordinate release activities across multiple teams, ensuring all deliverables meet defined quality, security, and compliance standards.
- Drive Project Execution: Independently execute small projects by defining scope, managing risks, and tracking schedules to align with organizational governance.
- Provide Technical Mentorship: Guide and mentor team members through design and code reviews, sharing expertise to elevate the team's overall technical standards.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with domain experts and visualization engineers to deliver performant 3D graphics and interactive capabilities to global customers.
Essential Knowledge Skills And Experience
- Proven Expertise: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 7+ years of professional experience primarily focused on backend services.
- Advanced Technical Stack: High proficiency in C++ and Python, with extensive experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Deep experience with major cloud providers (Azure, GCP, or AWS), Kubernetes, and container orchestration technologies.
- Modern DevOps Practices: Solid understanding of infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and software security protocols.
- Architectural Vision: Ability to independently produce design views, evaluate technical trade-offs, and integrate emerging technologies into existing products.
- Strategic Communication: Strong ability to influence stakeholders, work autonomously on complex tasks, and communicate technical ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Seequent, we champion the uniqueness of each individual. Our commitment to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility is fundamental to who we are. If you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please let our Talent Acquisition team know. We are here to ensure a fair opportunity for all.
Research underscores that some individuals, especially women and underrepresented groups, may hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement. Please don't count yourself out if you don’t tick every box. We are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Thank you for considering us as your potential employer; we're excited to see what you can bring to our team!
Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.
Our people – Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.
Our culture – At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.
Our offices – Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.
Benefits – Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.
How to apply
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today
