Lead Software Engineer - Evo & BlockSync Seequent Christchurch Central, Canterbury Engineering - Software (Information & Communication Technology) Lead Software Engineer - Evo & BlockSync The Company Seequent builds world-leading subsurface software, helping create a better understanding of the underground to ensure a better world for all. We are constantly evolving at the forefront of technology to transform how geoscientists work, eliminating barriers to understanding the earth's challenges by connecting teams with the answers they need. Every day, our staff in 25+ locations worldwide help our customers in 120+ countries to develop mineral resources more sustainably, design and build better infrastructure, protect the environment, source renewable energy, and help resolve historical challenges such as groundwater contamination and ageing infrastructure. Our integrated earth modelling, geoscience data management, and team collaboration software enables our customers to see a more complete picture of the earth: because with understanding the underground comes better decisions - for people and the planet. Headquartered in New Zealand with global reach, Seequent is the subsurface software company within Bentley Systems (the parent company). Together, we are helping build a more resilient world. The Role We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our rapidly growing team and help deliver solutions that make the world a better place. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to lead your team as they work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and be at the forefront of innovation for Seequent. You'll play a crucial role in developing our market-leading eco-system of solutions, Seequent Evo. You'll be a motivator, mentor and a leader, overseeing the development process and its outcomes. If you're looking to accelerate your career while making a meaningful impact in a friendly, engaged team, we'd love to hear from you. (To find out a bit more about Seequent Evo check out our website https://www.seequent.com/company/seequent-evo/) Please note, this role is a hybrid position to be based out of our Christchurch office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead a team of up to 8 software and QA engineers who share your passion and drive, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Collaborate with architecture and product to provide innovative cloud solutions that help our organisation deliver value to our customers. Advise and support team members in their career growth and development goals. Participate in code reviews, pair-programming, automation, and other activities to promote mastery of software engineering best practices. Optimise and allocate feature development and quality assurance work within the pod. Provide creative and professional products aimed specifically to each customer. In order to be successful in this role, you should have: Bachelor's Degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent 5+ years of professional experience in designing and developing scalable, testable APIs. 1+ year leading an agile software development team. Experience leveraging fundamental design principles and patterns behind scalable, microservice architecture. Experience developing services in Kubernetes, or working with cloud providers like Azure and AWS Experience with CI/CD Pipelines (i.e. GitHub, Gitlab, etc.) Well versed on best practices related to coding and API Design Technology we utilise: Python - FastAPI, PyArrow Github Actions Research shows that some individuals, particularly women and underrepresented groups, are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criterion. If you don't think your experience perfectly aligns, or you don't tick all the boxes, please don't rule yourself out! Seequent are committed to hiring a diverse team and encourage individuals of all background and abilities to apply. Why you will enjoy working with us.. You will be joining a highly skilled, highly productive team of technical experts who are passionate about what we do. We are a friendly, intelligent, and supportive bunch and are looking forward to you bringing your expertise to the team. Our wider team is geographically diverse and from multi-disciplines, so even though you will be Christchurch based you will have opportunity to work with colleagues from across the globe. In addition to awesome colleagues and work culture, you can also expect the following benefits: Facilities - Make use of the onsite gym, locker facilities, secure bike sheds, ergonomic standing desks, ping pong tables, and spacious café. Fun - Bring your dog to work, indulge in Pie Day Friday, build the tallest Lego tower, or embrace innovation in our annual Hackathon. Financial - Competitive compensation, reviewed regularly, plus the option to join our Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Family - Two weeks of supplementary paid parental leave. Learning - Access to a wealth of training resources through our digital learning platform Degreed, quarterly career conversations with your manager and a culture that believes in promoting from within. Wellbeing - Health Insurance via Southern Cross, fully subsidised subscription to Headspace, regular wellness webinars, and 24/7 EAP access. #LI-MD1 Inclusion + Diversity In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please provide details in your cover letter of any accommodations needed. How to apply If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with a covering letter and CV. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr
