Cloud Architect

Seequent; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Paid volunteer day

Employee share purchase plan

Continuous learning opportunities

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Seequent is seeking a Cloud Solution Architect to join our Global Architecture team. In this role, you will contribute to the strategic direction of our cloud-based product portfolio, working closely with Tech Leadership and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has more than 5 years of experience as an architect in large-scale SaaS or cloud environments. Responsibilities include evaluating cloud architectures, proposing architectural patterns, and working with teams to ensure alignment with our strategic vision.

Competitive salary and flexible working arrangements are offered, along with other unique benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an architect for large-scale SaaS providers or cloud hyper-scalers.
• Additional 5+ years experience as a software developer.
• Experience improving scalability, availability, and performance in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate modern cloud architectures and best practices for Seequent.
• Propose architectural patterns aligned with Global Architecture’s vision.
• Work with teams on architectural and technical convergence.

Skills

Problem solving

Lateral thinking

Inter-team collaboration

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

Cloud Solution Architect – Join our Global Architecture team and contribute to the strategic direction of Seequent’s cloud‑based product portfolio including Evo, our next‑generation SaaS geodata platform. You will work closely with Tech Leadership and cross‑functional teams to refine and communicate the cloud architecture strategy, align implementations, recommend modern software architectural practices and patterns, and promote technical convergence.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate current ideas on modern cloud architectures, best practices and technologies and how they could apply at Seequent.
• Propose architectural patterns and technical selections line with Global Architecture’s strategic vision.
• Evaluate team architectures and APIs for alignment with Seequent's vision.
• Investigate technology selection options for suitability across Seequent.
• Contribute to architectural possibilities with the other members of the Global Architecture Team.
• Fluently discuss Seequent’s architectural strategy and vision with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders across Seequent and Bentley Systems.
• Provide insights into the rationale behind architectural decisions and foster alignment across teams.
• Work with your assigned product teams on architectural and technical convergence.
• Work with our customers and partner organizations on platform level integration of technologies with Seequent.
• Contribute to Architecture Team documentation.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years as an architect (or equivalent) for one or more large‑scale SaaS providers or a cloud hyper‑scaler.
• Additional 5+ years’ experience as a software developer (or equivalent).
• Proven problem solving and lateral thinking abilities at the Platform or System Architecture Level.
• Experience working to improve scalability, availability and performance in a cloud environment.
• Experience developing, documenting and communicating an architectural strategy for a significant, global, cloud‑based SaaS solution.
• Inter‑team Collaboration and Communication experience.

Additional Information Office‑based working environment, work from our Toronto or Calgary Office a minimum of two days per week.

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.

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.