Developer of 3D geological modelling and subsurface analysis software for better underground decision‑making.
Develop cloud-based geodata platform using Python, FastAPI, Kubernetes for block model management
10 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Hybrid
Company Size
700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Geoscience analysis
3D geological modelling
Subsurface collaborative technologies
Environmental solutions
Civil engineering support
Energy sector applications
Mining & minerals solutions
Sector Specialisms
Mining
Energy
Environmental
Civil
Infrastructure
Subsurface
Geoscience
Geotechnical
Role
Description
application development
coding
testing
prototyping
code review
mentoring
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge-sharing initiatives.
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.
Code, test, document, and refine complex programs, scripts, and integration services, ensuring high-quality and efficient solutions.
Collaborate closely with other development and cross-functional teams.
Create models, simulations, and prototypes of software behaviour to gain stakeholder approval and ensure smooth construction, verifying designs with advanced methods.
Participate in code reviews, pair-programming, and automation activities, promoting excellence in software engineering practices.
Requirements
cloud
kubernetes
python
fastapi
github actions
bachelor's
Strong experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
Familiarity with concepts like concurrency, parallelism, and modern API development is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
7+ years working in relevant Software Engineering roles.
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.
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines; GitHub Actions experience is particularly advantageous.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$1 billion
Acquisition Value
Acquired by Bentley Systems for over $1 billion in 2021.
7,400+
Active Customers
Serves over 7,400 customers globally, spanning mining, energy, and civil infrastructure sectors.
145+
Countries Served
Operates in over 145 countries worldwide, supporting global geoscience projects.
2003
Launch Year
Launched Leapfrog in 2003 as a groundbreaking 3D implicit geological modeller.
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.
Culture + Values
>120 Workshops
Annual Collaboration Week
Features over 120 workshops attended by over 200 participants to foster cross-team innovation.
Celebrating global collaboration across 12+ countries
Peer-driven recognition with awards nominated and voted on by colleagues
Encouragement of experimental learning to spark creative thinking
Emphasis on energy, passion, and shared enthusiasm across global teams
Environment + Sustainability
50% Geothermal
Global Electricity Contribution
Software solutions play a pivotal role in geothermal energy production, supporting over half of the world's geothermal electricity generation.
2050 Net-Zero
Mining Industry Strategy
An insights paper outlines actionable strategies for the mining sector to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 through technology-driven decarbonization.
Partnered with International Geothermal Association to accelerate geothermal’s role in net-zero energy systems
Collaborated with Microsoft to drive water conservation: software used on hundreds of groundwater projects to reduce water use and improve quality
Aligned to global net-zero by 2050 targets
Inclusion & Diversity
200+ Members
Women’s Leadership Circle
The Women’s Leadership Circle, established in 2020, is a mentorship and leadership development program fostering professional growth for women.
Executive sponsorship: Chief Customer Officer actively mentors women and leads equality initiatives
Visible female leadership: women represented on executive leadership team
Programmatic efforts to hire, develop and elevate women in STEM roles