Development Platform Engineer

About Seequent

Seequent specializes in developing advanced technology that enables organizations to gain a better understanding of underground environments, empowering them to make well-informed decisions faster. Operating in over 145 countries with headquarters in New Zealand, Seequent delivers innovative solutions that help clients manage mineral resources sustainably, improve infrastructure design and construction, utilize renewable energy, and lessen environmental impacts.

Role Overview

The Development Platform Engineer plays a crucial role in collaborating with engineering teams to architect, build, and continuously improve the Internal Development Platform at Seequent. This platform is vital for maintaining agility and ensuring rapid, reliable releases of Seequent's Evo suite of applications and services. The role involves leveraging modern containerization and cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud to build scalable, dependable, and reusable platform components. It acts as an enabler, allowing development teams to concentrate on adding business value without worrying about infrastructure management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and enhance the Internal Development Platform to simplify complex infrastructure, enabling developers to deploy services efficiently and quickly.
• Develop new platform features using cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• Promote and implement extensible, reusable platform patterns, processes, and tools that empower engineering teams and reduce manual efforts.
• Incorporate artificial intelligence tools and models to boost platform productivity and effectiveness.
• Work closely with key stakeholders from Evo Development, Security, and Architecture teams to identify and prioritize platform features.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in build or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Proficient with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.
• Practical experience with containerization and orchestration tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code tools like Terraform.
• Exposure to major cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, and AWS.

Additional Assets

• Strong enthusiasm for exploring and mastering new cloud-based technologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information with both peers and senior colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and sustain constructive professional relationships.
• Persistence, patience, and innovative thinking in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Absolute confidentiality when managing sensitive and private information.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Commitment

Seequent is dedicated to fostering a workplace that values inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to reach out to the Talent Acquisition team to ensure a fair opportunity. The company actively supports diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to apply—even if they don’t meet every listed qualification.

Why Join Seequent?

• Join a collaborative, innovative community passionate about making positive change in Earth sciences.
• Work in a culture built on core values such as continuous improvement, customer focus, enthusiastic collaboration, and personal accountability.
• Enjoy a supportive, globally connected work environment with engaging events, barista-quality coffee, and fun office activities.
• Receive competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer days, employee share programs, recognition initiatives, and abundant opportunities for professional development and well-being support.