Software Development Engineer in Test

Your Title: Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Location: Christchurch, NZ

Our Department: Civil Construction Field Systems - Cloud Software (CCFS-CS)

Shape the Future of Construction Tech: Software Development Engineer in Test for Cloud Systems

Ready to make a tangible, real-world impact by ensuring the quality of world-class cloud products for the global Civil Construction industry? Join our friendly, social team in Christchurch to be at the forefront of transforming the earthmoving industry with cutting-edge technology. You will be instrumental in the smooth automation and cloud hosting best practices for our core products.

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds, helping our customers increase productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions, our technology empowers professionals in construction, geospatial, government, transportation, and more.

Field Systems: The Trimble Field Systems segment provides solutions to increase precision and productivity in construction tasks by empowering stakeholders to collect accurate information and manage conditions with cutting-edge technology.

What Makes This Role Great:

You will work within an agile software delivery team to drive the highest quality for our products, leveraging leading-edge tools for smooth automation and Cloud Hosting best practices. You will also be at the forefront of the product lifecycle, translating high-level marketing requirements into detailed, user-centric specifications and acceptance criteria that guide the entire development process.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

Pioneer and maintain robust automation tests and their deployment pipelines

Interpret high-level marketing requirements into detailed, user-centric specifications for the development team

Execute comprehensive component and system testing throughout the product development lifecycle

Collaborate daily with development staff to report and resolve product defects efficiently

Drive continuous improvement of quality assurance and testing processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

3+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Software Testing

A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a technical field (Software Testing, Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)

A strong understanding of the software development process and an eagerness to learn new technologies

Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an analytical approach

Effective and proactive communication of complex technical issues (verbal and written).

Bonus Points For

Professional experience within the technology or communications industries

Knowledge of Civil Engineering or the Civil Construction industry.

Logistics

Please note: Only applicants legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

Location: Christchurch, New Zealand - In Office

Based at Trimble’s NZ headquarters in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), home to almost 500 Trimble employees, enjoy free parking, securely covered bike sheds, an onsite gym, showers, an active social club, and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions.

Travel Requirement: 0%

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