Senior Software Developer

1125 Bentley Canada, Inc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Seequent is seeking a Senior Software Developer in Calgary to design, build, and operate backend services for Evo, our cloud-based geoscience platform. You will lead delivery of scalable RESTful APIs using Python, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and GCP, with a focus on security, auditability, and reliability.

The role requires 7+ years in software development, deep cloud experience (GCP/AWS/Azure), and strong CI/CD/generative testing practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Seven or more years of software development experience.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs with Python and FastAPI.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and Kubernetes deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect complex software applications within Evo's microservices environment.
• Build, test, document, refactor, and operate scalable backend services with Python, FastAPI, and Kubernetes.
• Develop platform capabilities for data organization, permission management, auditability, and integrations.
• Lead design reviews and mentor team members to improve processes and products.
• Coordinate releases with quality, security, and stakeholder communication; contribute to frontend occasionally.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

CI/CD

TypeScript

React

Autonomous work

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Pytest

Playwright

React

TypeScript

Kubernetes

Job description

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

Reporting to the Team Lead, Software Development, the Senior Software Developer designs, builds, and operates the core services underpinning Evo, Seequent's cloud-based geoscience platform. This hybrid Calgary role leads the delivery of reliable, secure, and scalable backend systems for data organization, permission management, auditability, and external integrations, while providing technical guidance and mentorship to team members. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Design and architect complex software applications, components, and services within Evo's microservices environment. Build, test, document, refactor, and operate scalable backend services using Python, FastAPI, Kubernetes, and GCP. Develop reliable platform capabilities for data organization, permission management, auditability, and integrations with external platforms. Evaluate design alternatives and trade-offs, and communicate solutions that meet functional, security, performance, and scalability requirements. Establish and promote software development methods, tools, standards, automated testing, and secure engineering practices across the team. Plan and coordinate releases across teams, ensuring quality, security, compliance, and effective stakeholder communication. Define and deliver small projects or sub-projects, managing scope, schedules, risks, quality, resources, and stakeholder involvement. Lead design and code reviews, improve existing processes and products, and provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members. Contribute occasionally to frontend platform and administrative capabilities using modern web technologies.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Seven or more years of experience in relevant software development roles.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining scalable RESTful APIs, ideally using Python and FastAPI.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure and deploying services in Kubernetes-based containerized environments.
• Experience with microservices architecture, service design, observability, inter-service communication, and infrastructure as code such as Terraform.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated tests across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers using tools such as Pytest and Playwright.
• Familiarity with React and TypeScript, plus an interest in emerging development practices including AI-assisted or agent-driven workflows.
• Ability to work autonomously on complex issues, influence stakeholders, collaborate across functions, and communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Commitment to secure, privacy-conscious, and ethical engineering practices, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.

Additional Information Work Mode= Hybrid Posting Close Date: 10/15/2026 #LI-KV2

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.

We aspire to be pioneers of positive change in the way organisations work with the underground. We work collaboratively, stay curious, make change happen and have a global impact. We bring our authentic selves to work and are enthusiastic about what we do. Plus, you can expect great benefits; these benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Seequent (Bentley) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.

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