Senior Software Developer

Seequent; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Seequent is seeking a Senior Software Developer on the 3D Visualization team to design and build high-performance web applications for geoscience data visualization. Lead frontend architecture, implement scalable UI components, and collaborate across backend, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

You will mentor teammates, drive design reviews, and help shape the architecture while applying best practices for frontend and service-layer development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development roles with emphasis on frontend or full-stack.
• Extensive experience building complex web apps using modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, Svelte or similar).
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and component-based design.
• Backend services and RESTful API design experience.
• Proven ability to tackle complex technical challenges through investigation and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect complex frontend applications, components, and UI systems.
• Apply design and modelling techniques across the stack, including architecture, state management, API contracts, and data flow.
• Build prototypes spanning UI and service layers to validate workflows and performance.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and data-integration layers for visualization workflows.
• Lead design and code reviews for other team members.
• Coordinate with backend, visualization, QA, and product teams for end-to-end delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

Skills

Frontend frameworks

Frontend architecture

API design

Code reviews

Full-stack development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

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

As a Senior Software Developer on the 3D Visualization team, you will be at the forefront of creating intuitive, high-performance web applications. This role focuses on the end-to-end design and development required to visualize complex geoscience data. You will be instrumental in defining the architecture, advocating for best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and architect complex frontend applications, components, and UI systems that deliver intuitive, performant, and scalable user experiences.
• Apply appropriate design and modelling techniques across the stack, including component architecture, state management, API contracts, and data flow design.
• Build prototypes or proofs-of-concept spanning UI and service layers to validate workflows, performance characteristics, and technical feasibility.
• Develop and maintain backend services, APIs, and data-integration layers that support frontend functionality and visualization workflows.
• Lead effective design and code reviews for other team members.
• Coordinate with backend, visualization, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery of user-facing functionality.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development roles, with a strong emphasis on frontend or full-stack development.
• Extensive experience building complex web applications using modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Svelte, or similar).
• Strong understanding of frontend application architecture, state management, and component-based design.
• Solid experience designing and implementing backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Proven capability to tackle complex technical challenges through investigation, experimentation, and creative problem-solving.

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.