Rio Tinto

About the role

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge long-horizon mine plan optimization application. Solving the largest problems of its type in the world, this feature-rich .NET desktop application, built with DevExpress and Gurobi, handles complex code and large datasets, emphasizing software performance. Be part of a dynamic team that drives innovation and efficiency in the mining industry.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will be an integral part of an Agile team, implementing requirements using the best technical solutions available and solving complex technical problems that other team members may encounter.

Be well informed of the latest technologies and trends in software development in order to develop well engineered results and be proactive in proposing newer and more advanced technical strategies and solutions.

• Design and develop new features for our products.
• Implement requirements using the best technical solutions available.
• Solve complex technical problems that other team members may encounter.
• Stay informed of the latest technologies and trends in software development.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and peer code reviews.
• Collaborate with the broader Digital Products team and other relevant business stakeholders.
• Participate in architectural, design, and product/process discussions.
• Mentor Junior Developers and contribute to the inclusive and high-performing culture of the team.

About you

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding of modern software practices including CI/CD and DevSecOps.
• Advanced knowledge in C#, LINQ, automated unit tests (MSTest/NUnit/XUnit), and WinForms.
• Strong knowledge in .NET Core, MVC, MS SQL, NLog, Fluent Assertions, Trunk-based development, Azure DevOps.
• Experience with test-driven development (unit testing).
• Good understanding of concurrency and threading models in .NET.
• Database integration and development (SQL, NoSQL).
• Version control system experience (TFS/GitHub/GitLab).
• Strong knowledge of principles and patterns (SOLID, dependency injection), quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in Agile processes, including estimation and planning.

Desirable

• Knowledge of mathematical optimization technique such as Mixed Integer Programming (MIP) with experience with MIP solvers such as Gurobi, FICO Xpress, CPLEX, SCIP, or CBC
• Experience writing performant C++
• CAD, 3D graphics, and integration with existing mining CAD packages (such as Vulcan).
• Entity Framework Core.
• Parallel and high performance computing
• Mine planning optimization (short and long term models)
• Prior experience with Azure and Azure DevOps.
• Exposure to statistical analysis using tools such as R or Python
• React, JavaScript, TypeScript development

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.