We are assisting our reputable client in the geoscience industry with the search for a Senior Back End Developer (C++/Python).

Location: Calgary, AB/Vancouver, BC  – Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Compensation & Perks: $140,000–$155,000/year plus health benefits, RRSP contributions, profit sharing, employee stock purchase plan, educational reimbursement, and more.

Role Overview:
You will be working at the forefront of geoscience innovation, collaborating with domain experts to design and optimize advanced C++ algorithms that drive cloud-based modeling workflows. You’ll also build scalable Python back-end services that deliver these high-performance solutions to modern web applications. You will help shape the evolution of a cloud-based geoscience automodeling platform leveraging machine learning to extract insights from drilling data.

Key Responsibilities:

Software Design

• Architect and design complex software applications, modules, and components.
• Apply modeling techniques aligned with established software design standards.
• Produce and communicate multiple design perspectives to meet functional, non-functional, and security requirements.
• Evaluate design alternatives and make informed trade-offs.
• Review and enhance both your own designs and those of colleagues.

Software Development

• Develop, test, document, refactor, and maintain complex programs and integration services.
• Advocate for the adoption of appropriate development methods, tools, and best practices.
• Ensure consistent use of standards and tools across the team for high-quality, maintainable outcomes.
• Collaborate with domain experts to implement geoscience algorithms optimized for performance and maintainability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide guidance to peers.

Release Management

• Plan and manage release schedules in line with business objectives.
• Coordinate release activities across multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring quality, security, and compliance.
• Communicate release plans, progress, and results to stakeholders.
• Conduct post-release reviews and implement improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in C++ and/or Python. Ideally, both.
• Experience developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and back-end services.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Assets (not required):

• Experience with Flask or FastAPI.
• Front-end development experience.
• Exposure to Three.js or web-based 3D rendering.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.