Cloud Architect

2021 Plaxis B.V.; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Seequent is recruiting a Distinguished Architect to refine, communicate, and implement the cloud architecture strategy across Seequent’s portfolio. You will partner with Product, Engineering, cloud providers, vendors, customers, and partners to align implementations with architectural direction and promote technical convergence.

Hybrid work from the Delft area office 2 days a week and home-based the remainder of the week.

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 Director, Architecture, Distinguished Architect, this role is part of Seequent’s Global Architecture Team and is responsible for refining, communicating, and implementing the cloud architecture strategy across Seequent’s portfolio. The role partners with Product, Engineering, technical leaders, cloud providers, vendors, customers, and partners to align implementations with architectural direction and promote technical convergence.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Refine, communicate, and help implement Seequent’s cloud architecture roadmap and strategy across the product portfolio.
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to align implementations with architectural direction and drive architectural and technical convergence.
• Recommend architectural patterns and technology selections that support the Global Architecture Team’s strategic vision.
• Evaluate team architectures and APIs for alignment with Seequent’s vision, including trade‑offs across architectural patterns and styles.
• Assess new and updated “paved path” technologies, identify gaps, and trial emerging options with cloud providers and technology vendors.
• Define, document, and promote critical non‑functional requirements, proposing updates in line with modern best practices.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts and the rationale for decisions to technical and non‑technical stakeholders across Seequent and Bentley Systems.
• Represent Seequent in platform integration and product or solution discussions with Bentley teams, key customers, and partners.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• 7+ years’ experience in software development, building SaaS software in a cloud and Infrastructure as Code environment.
• 2+ years’ experience as an architect, or equivalent, for a large‑scale SaaS provider or cloud hyperscaler.
• Proven problem‑solving and lateral‑thinking capability at platform or system architecture level.
• Experience improving scalability, availability, and performance in cloud environments.
• Experience developing, documenting, and communicating an architectural strategy for a significant global, cloud‑based SaaS solution.
• Ability to evaluate modern cloud architectures, technologies, APIs, and best practices for use across a product portfolio.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex architectural concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating remotely across teams, countries, time zones, and organisational boundaries.

Hybrid work from the local office 2 days a week and home‑based the remainder of the week.

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.

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!

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.

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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At Seequent, you’ll be a pioneer of positive change in the way organizations work with the underground, helping global customers find technology solutions to the biggest challenges of our time.

Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, we build world‑leading technology at the forefront of earth sciences, helping organisations understand the underground.