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%
Keywords: SDET, Software Development Engineer in Test, Python, QA, Test Automation, Quality Engineering, Christchurch Tech Jobs, Automated Testing
How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.
Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.
At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.
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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering or software testing
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in software testing, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of the software development process
- Problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and an analytical approach
- Effective verbal and written communication of complex technical issues
- Legally entitled to work in New Zealand
- Professional experience in the technology or communications industries
- Knowledge of civil engineering or the civil construction industry
Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.
Trimble Insights
What We Do
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.
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