Software Engineer

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our Platform Services team in Christchurch. In this role, you'll contribute to the design, development, deployment, and support of scalable, highly available cloud-based systems that power our products and services, working closely with a cross-functional team to deliver reliable solutions for our customers.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop, test, deploy, and support high-quality, production-ready software solutions.
• Design and implement scalable backend services and cloud-native applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver new capabilities.
• Break down complex technical challenges and contribute to practical, maintainable solutions.
• Create and maintain software designs and technical documentation aligned with engineering standards and security best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, pull requests, and peer feedback activities to maintain code quality and promote knowledge sharing.
• Build and support integrations across desktop applications, cloud services, and customer-facing web applications.
• Contribute to Agile delivery practices while continuously learning, improving, and sharing knowledge with the team.
• Support operational excellence through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience developing software in Python.
• Experience designing and building cloud-based applications and services.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other modern cloud platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• An interest in backend and distributed systems development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a continuous learning mindset.

Our technology stack:

• Services and serverless functions built primarily in Python and Java.
• A range of AWS and GCP services.
• Automated deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Monitoring, observability, and operational tooling including Datadog.

Additional Information

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

Posting Close Date: 11/6/2026

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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. 
If this posting gets you excited about joining Seequent please apply now! 
For more information about everything Seequent, please visit Seequent.com.

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Seequent (Bentley) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, religion, national origin, age, genetic information or any other protected characteristic.  This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and training. Know Your Rights as an applicant under the law.
 
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