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Seequent

Software Developer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Role A Software Developer, Subsurface Information Management is responsible for supporting the ... Release Management * Assist with release management tasks. * Support the collection of data and ...

Td

Software Engineer II (Java/Spring)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$81K - CA$115K/yr

... * Assist in the development / maintenance of comprehensive processes for prevention of issues and ... software engineering * 5+ years' experience with UI, Java, RESTful APIs, Spring, Spring boot and ...

ATS Automation

Software Developer

Woodbridge, ON · On-site

Work is performed under the supervision, guidance, and direction of more senior software developers ... • Assist in investigating accidents/incidents where applicable • Refrain from engaging in any ...

Td

Software Engineer II (Full Stack)

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$81K - CA$115K/yr

Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, monitoring, and observability * Assist in ... Adhere to enterprise engineering frameworks, methodologies, and governance standards * Ensure ...

Air-tek

Software Developer

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$90K - CA$140K/yr

The Role We're looking for Software Developers who are excited to build high-quality, production ... These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Software Engineer vs Software Engineer?

AspectAssistant Software EngineerSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; some internshipsBachelor's or higher; more experience preferred
Work EnvironmentEntry-level, supervised tasks, learning-focusedFull responsibility for projects, independent problem-solving
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in tech companies, startups, IT departmentsStandard role across tech, finance, healthcare, and more

The main difference is experience and responsibility. Assistant Software Engineers are entry-level, focusing on learning and supporting tasks, while Software Engineers handle full project development independently. The roles often overlap in credentials and work environment, but the Software Engineer position involves greater autonomy and technical expertise.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant software engineer?

To thrive as an Assistant Software Engineer, you need a solid understanding of programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C++), software development fundamentals, and typically a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with version control systems like Git, basic debugging tools, and common development frameworks is important. Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication help you work efficiently within teams and adapt to evolving project requirements. These skills and qualities are essential for delivering quality code, learning quickly, and contributing to successful software projects.

What are some common challenges faced by assistant software engineers when joining a new development team?

Assistant Software Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to unfamiliar codebases, learning new technologies or frameworks used by the team, and understanding the team's workflow and communication practices. It's common to spend initial weeks focusing on onboarding tasks, shadowing experienced developers, and gradually taking on more complex assignments. Collaboration with senior engineers is key, as they provide guidance and feedback to help you grow technically and integrate smoothly into the team's processes.
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Software Developer

Seequent

Toronto, ON • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Role

A Software Developer, Subsurface Information Management is responsible for supporting the design, development, and release of software applications, components and high-performance platform services and APIs that enable advanced analytics, data science, business intelligence, and AI workflows for geoscience data. This position has an expectation of an individual who already possesses relevant industry experience in software development, offering hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, practices, and collaborative development processes. A Software Developer will work under the general direction of the Manager, Software Engineering with the expectation to work independently, following clear guidance and established processes. 

Duties and responsibilities 


Software Design 

  • Create and document detailed designs for software applications or components.
  • Apply agreed modelling techniques, standards, patterns, and tools.
  • Contribute to the design of components of larger software systems, ensuring alignment with overall design requirements, including security.
  • Accountable to validate and review own work.
  • Perform peer review and validation as required. 

Software Development  

  • Design, code, verify, test, document, amend, and refactor programs/scripts.
  • Apply agreed standards, tools, and basic security practices to achieve a well-engineered result.
  • Accountable to validate and review own work.
  • Perform peer review and validation as required. 

Release Management 

  • Assist with release management tasks.
  • Support the collection of data and information for release planning and scheduling.
  • Assist in the preparation of release materials and resources. Help document and maintain records of release activities.
  • Participate in testing and quality assurance tasks and issue resolution..

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
  • 3+ years working in relevant Software Development positions. 

In addition, the position requires the following attributes: 

  • Familiarity with CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Experience with enterprise-scale data solutions
  • Experience with relational and/or no-SQL data storage mechanisms
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python and JSON preferable
  • Experience with cloud platforms (i.e. Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Familiarity with containerization (i.e. Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Be able to work under general direction, use discretion, seek guidance in unexpected situations, and plan work within short time horizons.
  • Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment to seek guidance for situations that deviate from general practices or processes.
  • Ability to interact with immediate colleagues, customers, suppliers, and partners, and have awareness of the need to collaborate with the team and represent users' and customers' needs.
  • Be able to perform various work activities in different environments, contribute to routine issue resolution, and apply creative thinking or suggest new approaches to tasks.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills, understand and use appropriate methods and tools, demonstrate an organized approach to work, have sufficient digital skills, identify development opportunities, and adhere to organizational standards for security, privacy, and ethics.
  • Demonstrate basic domain knowledge, apply essential generic knowledge, and effectively absorb and apply new information when presented systematically. 

Working conditions 

This is a hybrid position, and you are required to be in the Seequent Toronto office two days a week. 
Seequent is a global company, and flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate work across different time zones. 

Tier 3, after hours support may be required on occasion. 
Direct Reports 
There are no direct reports to this position. 

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