Development Platform Engineer

About the Company

Seequent creates technology that helps organisations understand what lies beneath the ground, so they can make faster and more informed decisions. Its products support more sustainable mineral resource development, better infrastructure design and construction, renewable energy sourcing, and lower environmental impact. The company works across more than 145 countries and is headquartered in New Zealand.

About the Role

The Development Platform Engineer will partner closely with engineering teams to design, build, and continuously improve Seequent’s internal development platform. This platform is central to helping the company deliver its Evo applications and services quickly and with confidence. The role makes use of modern cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Google Cloud to deliver platform capabilities that are scalable, dependable, and easy to reuse. The platform is intended to remove infrastructure burden from development teams so they can stay focused on creating business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve an internal platform that reduces infrastructure complexity and makes it easier for engineers to deploy services quickly.
• Deliver new platform capabilities and enhancements using current cloud technologies.
• Define and encourage the use of reusable platform patterns, processes, and tools that reduce manual work and support team productivity.
• Use and advocate for AI tools and models to improve productivity and strengthen the internal development platform.
• Work with stakeholders across Evo Development, Security, and Architecture to identify, evaluate, and prioritise platform features.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in build engineering or infrastructure engineering roles.
• Practical experience with CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or GitLab.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Experience working with major cloud platforms, including Google Cloud Platform, Azure, and AWS.

Additional Strengths

• Eagerness to learn and apply new cloud-based technologies.
• Comfort discussing technical matters with peers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build long-term working relationships.
• Persistence, patience, and creative thinking in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• High discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive information.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Seequent values individuality and is committed to inclusiveness, equity, and accessibility. Candidates who need accommodation during the hiring process can let the Talent Acquisition team know so that a fair opportunity can be provided. The company also encourages people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement.

Culture and Benefits

Joining Seequent means being part of a community of collaborative, curious people who want to make a meaningful difference. The company culture is built around finding better ways, thinking customer-first, collaborating enthusiastically, exceeding expectations, and taking ownership. Teams are connected across locations through open communication and inclusive leadership.

Workplace hubs include barista-made coffee, games, table tennis, Lego, online trivia, and regular team events, with celebrations often including cake.

Benefits may include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, one paid volunteer day each year, an employee share purchase plan in most locations, rewards and recognition, continuous learning and career growth support, internal engagement events, a culture and wellbeing program, and personal support resources. Some benefits vary by location.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application for consideration.