Software Engineer II

About Trimble
Trimble is a leading provider of advanced positioning solutions, focused on maximizing productivity and profitability for our customers. We are an entrepreneurial company with a history of exceptional growth, driven by a strategic focus on excellence. While GPS is central to our offerings, we leverage diverse sophisticated positioning technologies to transform how the world works. We seek leaders who embody a mission-focused approach, demonstrating strong character, intellect, and the ability to convert ideas into reality.
Job Description
Trimble is seeking a talented and versatile Software Engineer II to join our team in Chennai, India. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both front-end and back-end components of our applications, ensuring a seamless user experience and robust system performance.
Job Purpose
The Software Engineer II will design and develop software solutions to meet the functional requirements of Trimble's innovative products. This includes performing unit testing, system integration, bug fixing, developing user documentation, and generating relevant reports. The role requires effective management of Indian, US, and Australian time zones for client calls and production issues. The candidate will also provide guidance and mentorship to the team, and ensure quality standards are met by identifying and resolving system malfunctions and assessing potential software quality risks within an agile environment.
Main Responsibilities

• Translate high-level product descriptions and requirements into reusable, module-level software designs aligned with target host platform principles.
• Decompose design elements into structured code following coding guidelines, and prepare and execute unit test cases and test harnesses.
• Troubleshoot and resolve code, design, and bug issues.
• Plan, organize, and execute assignments with minimal to moderate supervision within an agile environment.
• Ensure timely delivery of modules, documentation, and customer releases.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Coordinate with the team for timely delivery of work products and ensure quality through reviews.
• Develop and maintain customizations, configurations, and integrations on the Salesforce platform.
• Write and maintain clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy through data analysis and cleansing activities.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Develop and execute unit and integration tests.
• Support the deployment of solutions into production environments.
• Assume sub-module level responsibility in large projects, module/component level responsibility in small/medium projects, and complete responsibility in small projects, based on complexity.
• Collaborate with User Experience and QA teams to ensure solution validity.
• Stay current with technological and market evolutions.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Key Result Areas

• Timely delivery of development and quality releases on a sprint-to-sprint basis.
• Achieve at least 90% unit test coverage (90% of manual test cases automated).
• Effective work and report generation.

Skillsets

• Architectural Patterns: Knowledge of XAML, MVC, and MVVM patterns for application design and structuring.
• C# Programming: Strong command of C# for developing applications with .NET Core and .NET Web API.

• APIs and Integration:

• Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.

• Experience with developing microservices.

• Proficiency in messaging and communication using Kafka/SignalR.

• Frontend Development (React JS/AngularJS):

• Strong knowledge in developing Single Page Applications and deploying them in cloud services.

• Strong proficiency in Redux, , Webpack, Babel, ESLint, Prettier, React Router, Styled-components/Sass, Jest, Enzyme/React Testing Library, Redux Thunk/Saga, , and TypeScript.

• Implement and integrate Agentic AI tools:

• Work hands-on with GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, and similar technologies to enhance existing systems and develop new features, including the integration into projects

• Database Management: Proficiency in working with databases like MSSQL/MongoDB or other relevant technologies.

• Cloud Services: Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure for deploying and managing mobile applications.

• Version Control:

• Proficiency with Git and other version control systems like Bitbucket/GitHub.

• Experience managing code changes, collaborating with team members, and maintaining code revision history.

• Web Technologies and Protocols: Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript; familiar with HTTP, HTTPS, RESTful APIs, React, Redux, and PWA.

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Experience with tools like Jenkins/Bamboo/Buildkite for integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking: Ability to design efficient automation solutions/frameworks and troubleshoot complex software defects.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Ability to guide and mentor other team members, providing technical expertise and guidance.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban for planning iterative development cycles and managing frequent releases.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to software quality, and measure how well risks are documented and managed throughout projects.
• Resource Management: Experience with resource allocation and team management, assessing efficiency and productivity, and ensuring effective resource allocation to meet project deadlines and quality goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduated from a premier institute.
• B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech/M.S. in Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent degree with a good JEE/AIEEE/GATE score.
• 10th Grade: State Boards 90%; Central or International Boards: 80%.
• 12th Grade: State Boards 90%; Central or International Boards: 80%.
• Impressive performance in any national-level Olympiad or talent search examination is a valuable asset.
• Presenting a paper at a national-level forum, contributing to open-source projects, and participating in standards bodies are beneficial additions.