Team Lead, Software Development

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

Reporting to the Manager, Software Engineering, the Team Lead, Software Development leads a team of technical professionals who collaborate with researchers and AI scientists to deliver research infrastructure and efficient cloud-based prototypes. The role combines senior full stack expertise with people and project leadership across the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of complex prototypes.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of complex research prototypes in close collaboration with researchers and AI scientists.
• Own the Labs portal and help ensure customers can access research prototypes.
• Develop and maintain GCP infrastructure for data and high-performance computing, using Seequent Evo cloud capabilities where appropriate.
• Provide software design and architectural guidance, evaluate recommendations, and ensure the team follows agreed standards, patterns, and methodologies.
• Address functional and non-functional requirements, including security, and guide design alternatives and trade-offs.
• Provide operational direction, allocate work, coach colleagues, and facilitate effective working relationships across the team.
• Lead medium-scale projects, manage risks and change controls, monitor performance, and align delivery with governance and business priorities.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to improve prototypes and transition successful solutions toward commercial products.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• 7+ years of relevant software development experience, including experience as a Senior Software Developer.
• 1+ years of formal or informal team leadership experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Deep senior full stack technical expertise combined with people and project leadership capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously within a clear accountability framework, plan and monitor work, and escalate complex issues when needed.
• The ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and make decisions that support project success and user needs.
• Strong communication, creative problem-solving, adaptability, and a commitment to security, privacy, ethical practices, knowledge sharing, innovation, and growth.

Additional Information

Work Mode= Hybrid

Posting Close Date: 10/15/2026

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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!
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