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

Soft Skills

Qualifications & Requirements

Required :

Desired :

Travel

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

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