Build digital tools that help restore landscapes and improve environmental outcomes.

Verterra is an ecological engineering company working across mining and energy, agriculture, water, forestry, natural resource management and natural capital markets. We combine science, engineering, and digital technology to solve complex environmental challenges and balance the needs of society with those of natural ecosystems. 

As our work grows, we are expanding our digital capability to develop tools, workflows, and AI-enabled systems that support our consulting teams and productised environmental solutions. 

We are seeking an early-career developer who wants to apply software, data, and AI skills to real-world environmental challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside scientists, engineers, and environmental specialists while developing practical digital tools that support projects across land, water, vegetation, and ecological systems. 

About the Role

The Product Codification Developer supports the development of Verterra’s digital tools, automation systems, and AI-enabled workflows and analytics.

You will help build practical, scalable solutions that support environmental data analysis, project delivery, and new productised services. 

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems with software and who wants to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Software & Product Development

• Assist in designing, building, testing, and improving internal tools and digital products. 

• Develop software solutions using Python and other relevant languages.

• Contribute to scalable systems supporting environmental data analysis and technical workflows. 

• Maintain documentation and support ongoing refinement of digital systems. 

Automation, Data & AI

• Develop automated workflows for data processing, analysis, and reporting.

• Support implementation of machine learning and AI frameworks to improve technical workflows.

• Assist in embedding AI capability into practical business and project applications. 

Geospatial & Environmental Data

• Support development using geospatial and environmental datasets.

• Work with spatial, remote sensing, and field-collected data. 

• Help develop tools that generate insights for environmental and land management projects. 

Cloud & Deployment

• Assist with deployment and testing of solutions in cloud environments. 

• Contribute to systems using platforms such as Azure ML, Vertex AI, and Kubeflow.

• Support best practices in version control, testing, record keeping and system performance. 

Innovation

• Contribute ideas and prototypes that enhance Verterra’s digital capability. 

• Stay current with developments in software engineering, AI, and data science.

• Thinks big, resourceful, bold – challenge driven developer 

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys learning quickly, solving problems, and building practical tools.

You will likely have: 

• 1+ years experience in software development, data development, or a related technical role

• Strong Python programming skills

• Sound knowledge of latest AI / machine learning frameworks and tools

• Interest in applying technology to real-world environmental problems

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams 

Nice to Have

• Experience with GIS or spatial data

• Familiarity with environmental, geospatial, or scientific datasets 

Why Join Verterra?

At Verterra you’ll work at the intersection of technology, science, and environmental impact.

You’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Apply software and AI to real environmental challenges 

• Work alongside leading scientists and environmental engineers 

• Help build innovative tools supporting ecological restoration and natural capital markets 

• Contribute to emerging environmental technologies and digital products 

Apply

If you're excited about building digital tools that make a real-world environmental difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a short Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role.

Any queries, please email: job•@verterra.com.au