Software Engineering Manager - Cloud Engineering

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're seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead one of our high performing software development teams through an exciting transformation.

Currently focused on supporting a legacy software stack they will perform significant modernization and migration and will soon shift to building and scaling Evo, our next-generation cloud solution.

Why This Role Matters

You'll play a pivotal part in guiding the team as they transition to a new technical direction.

It's your chance to lead with impact - shaping strong engineering culture, championing modern practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to

Lead and support the team through change management during the period of transition.

Drive the adoption of modern development practices and cloud-native architecture.

Foster a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Mentor and grow engineering talent.

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.

To be successful in this role, you should have

7+ years in software development leadership in medium to large teams, including 3+ years people leadership.

Proven success in change management.

Experience in leading and managing software engineering teams.

Strong experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP) and modern development practices.

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to mentor and grow engineering talent in a collaborative environment.

Tertiary qualification in Software Engineering or a related field is advantageous.

Additional Information

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

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\u2019t meet every requirement.

Please don\u2019t 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\u2019re 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.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today with a covering letter and CV.

For more information about everything Seequent, please visit Seequent.com.

If this posting gets you excited about joining Seequent please apply now!

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