We are expanding our software development team

Are you an experienced software engineer working with Python/Django, React/Typescript, DevOps and Web development?

Searas AS has developed ground-breaking technology for land-based aquaculture. We combine our products with our own software, AquaWARE. Together, these solutions enable us to address complex challenges within water treatment in RAS and flow-through systems for the aquaculture industry.

We currently have a vacancy and are looking for candidates who can help further develop AquaWARE and enhance customer experience.

The desired candidate has a strong interest in ML/AI and complex problem solving and is comfortable exploring new technologies and building prototypes

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Fullstack development (backend + frontend)

• Development and implementation of ML/AI frameworks

• Advanced programming in Python/Django, React/Typescript

• Data science tasks and analytical tooling

• Technical prototyping and innovation work

• Contributing to technical direction and new concepts

• Web development using Django and React

• DevOps (Git, GitHub, Docker, CI/CD workflows)

• Software support and troubleshooting

• Working with self-hosted and cloud platforms

Is this you?

• At least bachelor's degree in computer science

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with Python, C++/Rust and Git, cloud platforms, data integration, IoT and automation

• Supporting data collection and preparation (ORM)

• Data visualisation and optimised plotting libraries

• Self‑reporting tools

• Support operations

• Proficient in Norwegian and/or English

• Observability Signals, software metrics

Personal qualities:

• Comfortable working with production systems

• Structured, collaborative, reliable in deliveries

• Communicates clearly

• Self-driven but able to work with engineering teams

We offer:

• An opportunity to work with technology that contributes to a more sustainable aquaculture industry

• A central role in one of our strategic priority areas

• Involvement in our core technology and its further development

• Competitive terms and insurance schemes

• Free parking

• 5 weeks of holiday

The position is located at Damsgårdsveien 131 in Bergen.

Searas AS was established in 2017 by experienced entrepreneurs with broad industrial backgrounds, who remain active in the company. In 2024, Leirvik AS became a shareholder, and Searas AS is now owned 50/50 by Searas Holding AS and Leirvik Group II AS. Searas currently has 22 dedicated employees, several of whom are also shareholders.

Searas AS develops technology and delivers products and systems for land-based aquaculture in closed tanks, both nationally and internationally. The company has established a broad patent portfolio. System deliveries (complete RAS – Recirculating Aquaculture Systems) are provided through our subsidiary Optiras AS. We are growing and were selected by Baring Group as their RAS supplier for their major development project in Farsund.

Our solutions prioritise fish welfare, environmental considerations, energy efficiency and responsible waste management. This has been documented through a full-scale pilot and our delivery to Baring. We work across all elements of a RAS facility. Our products include:

• AquaDUCT– our central water treatment unit for degassing and skimming

• AquaSENSE– a sensor for accurate real-time monitoring of water quality

• Automation for facility control

• AquaWARE– our own software with simulators and AI for prediction and optimisation

• Apps for OptiRAS

• OptiRAS– our complete system delivery for land-based aquaculture