Lead Software Development Engineer In Test

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 to learn more Trimble s Inclusiveness Commitment We believe in celebrating our differences Our diversity is our strength We strive to build an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive Programs and practices at Trimble ensure individuals are seen heard welcomed and most importantly valued