Software Development Engineer in Test
Trimble
Software Engineering
Christchurch, New Zealand
AI-Driven Quality Automation Engineer: Scale Global Business Systems with Playwright & CI/CD
Are you ready to merge expert-level automation quality assurance with innovative AI-driven technology? Join our award-winning global technology company in Christchurch, where you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable applications that provide key infrastructure for all Trimble customers and channel partners. Work with cutting-edge Azure cloud technologies and an Agile Scrum team in a culture that values collaboration and work-life balance.
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.
Business Systems: Business Systems is tasked to provide key infrastructure at scale, used by all Trimble customers and our network of channel partners who resell and support our products.
What Makes This Role Great:
In this high-impact role, you will be the driving force behind our AI-Driven Quality initiative, directly shaping the deployment readiness of our global business systems and ensuring seamless system integration across complex, multi-service workflows. You will be challenged to move beyond experimentation, implementing intelligent automation to maximize ROI and protect the integrity of key infrastructure used by all Trimble customers and channel partners.
Key Exciting Responsibilities:
Architect and implement scalable, high-performance automation test suites utilising Playwright and embedded in the CI/CD pipeline.
Spearhead the transition to AI-Driven testing solutions, introducing smart modernisation like self-healing scripts and automated test data generation.
Lead and coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT) across multiple engineering teams to ensure flawless function of complex, multi-service workflows.
Own the quality for every sprint, ensuring features are validated and delivered on time.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proficiency in Playwright (TypeScript preferred), including deep knowledge of locators, trace viewers, and API testing.
Proven experience managing System Integration Testing (SIT) across distributed, complex systems.
Strong practical experience with DevOps principles, including CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Jenkins) and Docker containerisation.
Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and the ability to meet tight sprint deadlines.
Bonus Points For:
Familiarity with AI-augmented coding or testing tools such as GitHub Copilot or Applitools.
Proficiency in C#, the .NET framework, and knowledge of Azure cloud services and deployment best practices.
Logistics:
Right to Work: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand (On-site)
Our office in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), is the engineering center in our region and home to over 450 staff, offering free parking, an on-site fully featured gym, changing rooms & showers, table tennis, an active social club, and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions. Being located in the office provides opportunities to learn from and collaborate with many like-minded individuals from across the company.
Travel: None
Why You'll Love Working With Us
At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers".
Keywords: Software Development Engineer in Test, Automation Quality Engineer, Playwright, TypeScript, JavaScript, CI/CD, DevOps, Azure, Agile, Scrum, System Integration Testing, AI Testing, Business Systems
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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