Senior Software Engineer

Role description

The Senior Software Engineer is a key technical leader and emerging people manager, responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions across geoscience domains. This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including being able to act as a Scrum Master, mentoring team members, and preparing for future people management roles.

The Senior Software Engineer contributes hands-on to front-end and/or back-end systems, with a strong focus on user experience, performance, and scalability. They help align strategic priorities with day-to-day development and teamwork and take ownership of part(s) of the delivery. They play a pivotal role in translating business and scientific goals into practical, maintainable software solutions.

Working within a cross-functional team, including subject matter experts, software engineers, testers, technical writers and product owners, the Senior Software Engineer helps deliver innovative, domain-integrated software. They lead by example in coding standards, foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, and actively support the growth of junior software engineers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement high-quality software solutions using modern development practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies.
• Work closely with the Product Owner to ensure the team delivers on the commitments made at the start of each sprint.
• Anticipate delivery risks by monitoring team progress and proactively identifying when sprint goals may not be met; communicate issues early and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Guide software engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical coaching.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, software engineers, testers, technical writers and product owners to deliver user-centric, domain-relevant software.
• Drive continuous improvement in development practices, tooling, and team workflows.
• Maintain and enhance legacy systems, ensuring integration with modern platforms and data models.
• Begin taking on responsibilities related to team development, performance feedback, and onboarding—preparing for future people management.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

·       Profound proficiency in one or more of the tech stacks: C#, C++, JavaScript, Python.

·       Strong understanding of software engineering practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software design.

·       Experience with Scrum and agile tooling.

·       Fluency with the GIT version control system.

·       Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills

·       Strong leadership and facilitation skills.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

·       Ability and desire to mentor, inspire, and elevate team performance.

·       Strategic thinking with a focus on long-term maintainability and scalability.

·       Empathy, openness to feedback, and a growth mindset.

·       Willingness to take initiative and contribute to team culture and cohesion.

·       Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

·       Desire to mentor and lead within a team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required:

·       Bachelor (BSc) or master’s degree (MSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Geophysics, Physics, Mathematics, or in a scientific field with strong affinity with software development.

·       Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software development.

·       Proven proficiency in one or more of the following: C#, C++, JavaScript, Python.

·       Demonstrated experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and software design.

·       Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Git version control.

·       Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams using tools like Jira or similar.

·       Experience with cross-platform (Windows and Linux) development.

·       Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Desired:

·       Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.

·       Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

·       Hands-on experience with virtual machines and Docker for containerized environments.

·       Exposure to geoscience domains such as rock physics, petrophysics, or geology.

·       Experience in a multinational or cross-functional team environment.

·       Proficient in using AI-assisted code generation tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, conferences, or client engagements.