Software Engineer
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Seequent is seeking a Software Engineer II for a full‑time onsite role in Christchurch, reporting to the Team Lead of Software Engineering. You will design moderately complex software, contribute to larger systems, balance functional and non‑functional needs including security, code, test, document and mentor junior teammates while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ship reliable releases. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering, 4+ years’ experience, Python and C++, familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps, and strong communication and problem‑solving. The role requires three days a week in the Christchurch office, and Seequent emphasizes equity, learning, and a collaborative culture. Tips: tailor your CV to show concrete projects, quantify outcomes, highlight release and QA experience, and demonstrate customer focus.
Software Engineer
The Position
Reporting to the Team Lead, Software Engineering, the Software Engineer II independently applies their skills and works closely with cross-functional teams to create amazing experiences for our customers. They solve moderately complex problems, deliver quality solutions, and are starting to provide technical guidance and mentorship to more junior team members.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
• Undertake complete design of moderately complex software applications or components.
• Assist in the design of components for larger software systems and specify user and system interfaces.
• Create multiple design views addressing stakeholder concerns, functional and non-functional requirements, and security.
• Design, code, verify, test, document, amend, and refactor moderately complex programs and scripts.
• Apply agreed standards, tools, patterns, and security measures to achieve well-engineered results.
• Monitor progress, identify software development issues, and propose practical solutions.
• Support the planning, scheduling, and coordination of releases with relevant teams following defined processes.
• Participate in testing and quality assurance activities to ensure releases meet standards.
• Document and report on release outcomes and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate in reviews of work with others and assist in the evaluation of options and trade-offs.
Requirements & Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should have:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years working in relevant Software Engineering roles.
• Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience with Python and C++
• The ability to engage with colleagues, collaborate with customers and partners, understand user needs, and fully contribute to team efforts.
• The ability to perform diverse and complex tasks, methodically resolve issues, and contribute to creative problem-solving.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to apply appropriate methods and digital skills.
• A proactive initiative in learning and strict adherence to security, privacy, and ethical practices.
• Comprehensive industry knowledge and understanding of the business context.
• The capability to effectively apply and impart knowledge, and efficiently absorb new information.
Additional Information
Office-based working environment; work from our Christchurch office three days per week. Tier 3, after-hours support may be required on occasion. Seequent has committed to providing a well-supported and professional office environment, with opportunities to extend your professional skills through project ownership, on-the-job coaching, and external training.
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.
Our people – Working at Seequent means becoming part of a community of collaborative innovators with insatiable curiosity and a passion to make a difference. Seequenteers are experts at what they do, visionaries with bold ideas for the future, and driven by a desire to make meaningful change.
Our culture – At Seequent you’ll be encouraged to Find a Better Way, Think Customer, Collaborate Enthusiastically, Exceed Expectations and Take Ownership, no matter what role you’re in. Our values define a culture of open mindedness, connected teams despite geographical distance, transparent communication, and leadership at any level, where everyone is welcome as their authentic self.
Our offices – Seequent operates from offices all over the world; as part of the Bentley Systems family. Our office hubs are fueled by barista-crafted coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia battles, and regular office team events. We like to celebrate our wins with cake too, lots of cake.
Benefits – Competitive salary, flexible working, a paid day each year to volunteer, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards & recognition program, continuous learning and career growth opportunities, internal engagement events, culture & wellbeing program, personal support resources. Additional benefits are unique to each location Seequent resides in.