Senior Software Engineer

Seequent; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Office in Christchurch

Job summary

Seequent in Christchurch is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with cloud compute service experience for our next‑gen cloud geodata platform. You will join a talented team working on cutting‑edge cloud technologies and help drive innovation across Seequent Evo and BlockSync.

Based in our Christchurch office with hybrid flexibility, you’ll collaborate with cross‑functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to scalable Python APIs built with FastAPI, Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong cloud platform experience (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Proficiency with Python and FastAPI is desirable.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and GitHub Actions is advantageous.
• Knowledge of concurrency, parallelism, and modern API development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop sophisticated software applications, components, and modules that push the boundaries of technology.
• Create models, simulations, and prototypes of software behaviour for stakeholder approval and verification.
• Code, test, document, and refine complex programs, scripts, and integration services.
• Participate in code reviews, pair-programming, and automation activities.
• Collaborate closely with other development and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.
• Drive technical discussions and advocate for continuous improvement and innovation.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Python

FastAPI

Concurrency

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Docker

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

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with cloud compute service experience for our next-gen cloud geodata platform. You will be part of a talented team working on cutting-edge cloud technologies and driving innovation at Seequent. This role offers skill growth and career advancement while contributing to our market-leading solutions, Seequent Evo.

As part of the Seequent Evo ecosystem, we are developing BlockSync, a next-generation SaaS solution for block model management. Block models are 3D representations of underground mining or exploration environments. We aim to enhance collaboration in the creation and updating of these models, work with subsets of large models, and draw insights to support decision-making, and we need your help!

We leverage the key capabilities from a variety of Cloud platforms, mostly Azure and GCP. APIs are built using Python, FastAPI and Pydantic. Deployed and run using Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, GitHub Actions.

Join our dynamic team based in the Christchurch office (hybrid), collaborating closely with other teams in the Evo space. This is a massive opportunity to be a key player in a product that is just entering the market and evolving rapidly.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Design and develop sophisticated software applications, components, and modules that push the boundaries of technology.
• Create models, simulations, and prototypes of software behaviour to gain stakeholder approval and ensure smooth construction, verifying designs with advanced methods.
• Code, test, document, and refine complex programs, scripts, and integration services, ensuring high-quality and efficient solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, pair-programming, and automation activities, promoting excellence in software engineering practices.
• Collaborate closely with other development and cross-functional teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Drive technical discussions and advocate for continuous improvement and innovation.

In order to be successful in this role, it would be great if you had:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years working in relevant Software Engineering roles.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines; GitHub Actions experience is particularly advantageous.
• Experience with Python and FastAPI is highly desirable, but not strictly required. If your background is in another tech stack and you’re keen to work with Python, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll have the opportunity to learn Python on the job.
• Familiarity with concepts like concurrency, parallelism, and modern API development is a plus.

Additional Information

Office-based working environment, work from our Christchurch office three or more 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.

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.

For more information about everything Seequent, please visit Seequent.com.