Intermediate Software Developer

Ideon Technologies Inc.; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in subsurface intelligence is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer to contribute to innovative cloud-based software solutions. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop scalable applications utilizing cutting-edge technologies, ensuring the reliability and performance of software solutions within an Agile environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Accreditation and tuition support

Casual dress

Employee referral bonus

Two weeks/year work-from-almost-anywhere

Annual paid closure between Christmas and New Year's

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Practical experience with Azure cloud services.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient cloud-based applications.
• Build and integrate APIs to support data flow.
• Participate in code reviews and software design best practices.

Skills

Python

Cloud Services

RESTful API Design

Database Technologies

DevOps

Agile

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Intermediate Software Developer (Full Stack)

Software Full Time Richmond, BC Hybrid $85,000 - $100,000 CAD per year

Based in western Canada, Ideon Technologies uses the energy from supernova explosions to image deep beneath the Earth’s surface. The Ideon REVEAL Platform is a subsurface intelligence solution that comprises proprietary hardware (that delivers a new-to-the-world data source) ruggedized for the most remote exploration sites and demanding of noisy in-mine environments, software, integrated imaging systems, and advanced data analysis and interpretation. Using sub-atomic particles called muons to image deep beneath the Earth's surface, Ideon creates high-resolution multi-dimensional models that help geologists identify, map, and characterize mineral deposits and other geological features such as caves and voids. Ideon also offers patented multi-sensor fusion capabilities that enable seamless data collection and integration from our proprietary sensors and third-party data. Ideon’s AI-powered workflow transforms the geological model into a high-resolution dynamic Earth model to inform ongoing operations. Our work reduces risk and cost of traditional methods, while saving time, optimizing return, and minimizing environmental impact across the mining value chain. In turn, this is helping accelerate the world’s transition to low-impact mining and transform how companies recover the critical minerals required to power the global shift to clean energy – improving peoples’ lives and enhancing economic prosperity.

The Role

We are seeking an Intermediate Software Developer who will report to the Director, Software Engineering and collaborate closely with a team of software developers, data scientists, geoscientists, applied scientists, and IT infrastructure/DevOps professionals.

Working in an Agile environment, you will contribute to developing and maintaining our innovative cloud-based software solutions. This is a hands-on role, focused on coding, debugging, and optimizing software applications across the stack.

You will focus on the following activities:

• Develop and maintain scalable, efficient cloud-based applications and services.
• Build and integrate APIs and systems to support seamless data flow and interoperability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and senior developers to integrate AI and ML models into software products.
• Support efforts to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance and scalability.
• Participate actively in code reviews, applying best practices in coding and software design.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical challenges to maintain software reliability.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and contribute ideas for improvements.

Success in the role looks like:

• Effective Contribution to Cloud Solutions: Demonstrable contributions to maintaining and enhancing scalable and performant cloud-based solutions
• Participation in Software Development Lifecycle: Exhibiting an exemplary ability to manage the full software development lifecycle of Agile software development projects—from initial design through to successful implementation, deployment and evaluation.

Priorities in the first few months will include:

• Team Integration: Quickly familiarize yourself with Ideon’s technology stack, software development practices, and team workflows.
• Project Participation: Engage actively in ongoing software development projects, delivering reliable and effective solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and propose enhancements in system performance, integration processes, and user experience.

Qualifications

Must-haves – You’ll need the following to move forward in the hiring process (and be successful in the role).

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience, preferably with cloud-based services.
• Programming Skills:
• Proficient in Python with solid coding, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Practical experience with Azure cloud services (e.g., Azure Functions, App Services, Cosmos DB, Azure ML, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL)
• DevOps:
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in English; comfortable collaborating within diverse teams.
• Legally eligible and currently documented to work full-time in Canada.

We also look for the following for all new Ideon team members:

• Experience in or excitement for working in a tech scale-up; happy to wear a few hats and adjust on the fly
• An ambitious, can-do attitude; you get that we’re doing challenging work and are excited to dive in
• Enthusiastic and confident to take initiative and be adaptable in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Solid teamwork skills; you’re accountable to yourself and your team and will jump in to help where you can
• Creative solutioning mindset with great problem-solving skills
• Insatiable curiosity paired with a drive to deliver
• Able to work well under pressure and to meet committed deadlines
• Great interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and external stakeholders
• Able to contribute something “extra” to our culture beyond the work that you do, like wowing people with your home-baked goods, sharing improv comedy skills, or organizing sports games

Nice-to-haves – While it would be nice to if you had some of the below, we’re happy to train, coach and share our experience.

• AI/ML Knowledge:
• Exposure to AI and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and their integration into software products.
• Exposure with big data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Spark, Databricks).
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates.
• Geoscience knowledge: Familiarity with geoscience workflows or geospatial data visualization in geology, mining, or related fields.
  

More Role Details

Location: Our office is located at #150 - 4611 Viking Way, just off the No. 6 Road exit on the east-west connector in Richmond, BC, Canada. Lots of free parking is available and a bus stop is one block away.

This is a hybrid role. We love seeing our employees in the office 2–3 times a week depending on team needs; you’re welcome to work from home the remainder of the week or come into the office all 5 days if you prefer. Our “be an adult” approach means you have the flexibility to determine your in-office schedule while factoring in the positive impact of face-to-face connection and communicating with your leader and teammates.

During your first few months, it’s anticipated you’ll spend more time in the office to support role-specific onboarding and relationship building.

Hours of work: 8 hrs/day, M-F. Typical working hours are 9AM-5PM-ish pacific time; some employees shift slightly earlier or later based on business and personal needs. As Ideon is a high technology company, you may be asked to be flexible with your hours due to business requirements.

What We Offer

Salary:The annual salary range for this role, in Canadian dollars, is $85,000 - $100,000. Early equity option allocations upon hire plus the opportunity to earn performance-based option allocations annually are also highlights of our total rewards package.

Ideon’s salary ranges are determined by role and level and are benchmarked against the Vancouver, BC, Canada market. The range reflects the minimum and maximum new employee salary. It is atypical for a new employee to be hired at the top of the range; as experienced as someone may be they likely won’t have the directly related experience unique to working at Ideon. In exceptional circumstances, though, where a person has the knowledge, skills, and experience to exceed those needed for the position, we may consider compensating at the top of the range. In the application process you will be asked to provide your salary expectations.

• A team that is entrepreneurial by nature and focused on doing things right to deliver great customer outcomes. We are committed to seeking out the best brains and the most exceptional humans, wherever they come from and however they happen to be packaged.
• An opportunity to work with a dynamic tech scale-up. You will contribute to advancing a ground-breaking solution that generates significant economic and environmental benefit.
• Accreditation and tuition support.
• Extended health and dental benefits, employee assistance program, and health/wellness spending accounts to cover things that may not fall into other categories (i.e. exercise classes, transit, daycare).
• An annual paid closure between the Christmas and New Year’s stat holidays, in addition to vacation time.
• For hybrid/remote roles, 2 weeks/year work-from-almost-anywhere.
• Parental leave top-up.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Casual dress – we like our jeans and hoodies.
• Free parking & tasty snacks at the office!
• While we work hard we also sprinkle social events and learning opportunities into our days (in person and virtually).

What It’s Like at Ideon

Great ideas and rich company culture come from diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. The Ideon culture is anchored in a set of core values that directly shape how we hire, coach, evaluate, and develop our people:

• Driven by industry, informed by science
• Inspired to create, wired to deliver
• Unified team, personally accountable
• Boldly ambitious, exceptionally human

How to Apply and Accommodation Requests

To be considered for this role, please apply directly via our hiring platform, Collage . Optional cover letters help us learn more about you beyond what’s on your resumé (i.e. what you’re looking for, role or industry shifts, chocolate or vanilla, cats or dogs, etc.)

We aim to provide an approachable and accessible hiring process for every candidate. If there are accommodations our team can make so you can show up as your best self, please let us know in your application.

Also – please submit your documents as PDF files (they display the best).