Senior Software Engineer

Overview

Senior Software Engineer developing cloud geodata platform using Python and Kubernetes

Key Responsibilities

• software modeling
• tech discussions
• app development
• coding
• testing
• mentoring

Tasks

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

Requirements

• 7+ years
• python
• fastapi
• kubernetes
• ci/cd
• bachelor's

What You Bring

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. 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. -7+ years working in relevant Software Engineering roles. -Extensive experience with Python including -Python concurrency and parallelism, including threading, multiprocessing and subprocess management. -FastAPI, Pydantic, NumPy, and PyArrow. -Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines; GitHub Actions experience is particularly advantageous. -Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent. -Experience working with Kubernetes and cloud providers like Azure, AWS or GCP.

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Benefits

Office-based working environment, work from our Christchurch office three or more days per week. Benefits of being a Seequenteer and why you’ll love being on our team.

About Seequent

-Grew by acquiring complementary geoscience and geotechnical tools from 2014 onwards, building a portfolio that spans modelling, data management, and collaboration. -Works with blue‑chip clients on projects like tunnels, groundwater detection, geothermal/exploration, subsea mapping, and nuclear waste storage. -Known as 'Google Earth for beneath the surface', empowering users to aggregate complex geoscience data into clear, actionable 3D subsurface models. -Headquartered in Christchurch with global R&D and offices. -Unusual early focus on full product rewrites over incremental updates, supported by R&D grants. -Championed Visible Geology in 2024—a free 3D teaching tool to inspire future geoscientists with immersive underground visualization.

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