Job Purpose

As a Lead Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) on the Viewpoint team at Trimble, you will lead the test automation strategy, execution, and process optimization for large-scale web and mobile applications. In this role, you will mentor junior SDETs, work closely with development and product teams, and ensure quality through continuous testing and automation best practices.

You will be accountable for driving test automation across platforms (web, iOS, Android), defining scalable frameworks, and establishing CI/CD-integrated quality gates. Your contribution will be critical to ensuring smooth, high-quality releases for Trimble Viewpoint’s mission-critical enterprise software used in the global construction industry.

What You Will Do

Define, implement, and evolve the overall test automation strategy for the Viewpoint product suite

Build and maintain scalable, reusable test automation frameworks using C# for web and Appium/Selenium for mobile (iOS/Android)

Provide technical leadership to the SDET team, including reviewing test architecture, test cases, and automation code

Champion quality-first principles across Agile teams and guide integration of testing into all stages of the development lifecycle

Set up and manage cloud-based testing infrastructure using Sauce Labs, emulators/simulators, and physical devices

Develop test strategies for API, functional, regression, performance, and cross-platform compatibility testing

Lead root cause analysis of complex issues in coordination with development and QA teams

Drive continuous improvements in test coverage, speed, and reliability across mobile and web

Design dashboards and metrics to track test effectiveness, code coverage, and defect trends

Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineering leaders to align quality initiatives with business goals

Help integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines and maintain quality gates for every release

Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and processes to improve automation and testing workflows

Mentor junior SDETs and foster a high-performance quality culture within the engineering team

What Skills & Experience You Should Have

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field

6+ years of experience in software testing or SDET roles with at least 2+ years in a lead or senior QA/SDET capacity

Advanced proficiency in test automation using C#, including frameworks like MSTest, NUnit, or xUnit

Strong hands-on experience with Selenium, Appium, and mobile automation testing for iOS and Android

Experience with Sauce Labs or similar device farms/cloud-based testing platforms

Expertise in functional, regression, API, and performance testing

Solid experience working in Agile teams, participating in sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives

Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, including integration of automated tests in build and deployment flows

Prior experience with defect tracking systems (JIRA) and test case management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr)

Familiarity with testing RESTful services, backend workflows, and microservice architectures

Excellent problem-solving skills, with a mindset for root-cause analysis and continuous improvement

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive quality initiatives

Viewpoint – Engineering Context

You will be part of the Trimble Viewpoint team building enterprise software solutions for construction management. Viewpoint’s technology stack includes:

C#, ASP.NET (Core/Framework), Web API, Angular, OData, and Microsoft SQL Server

Integration with Azure Functions, Azure Service Bus, Azure Storage, and Apache Kafka

RESTful services, Microservices, and modern frontend technologies

Enterprise-grade CI/CD pipelines and Agile workflows

You’ll work alongside experienced full-stack engineers, product managers, and other QA professionals to deliver production-grade releases at scale.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to a Technical Project Manager or Engineering Manager within the Viewpoint organization.

About Trimble

Trimble is a technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity, and data analytics improve productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across industries like construction, agriculture, transportation, and geospatial.

Visit www.trimble.com to learn more.

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