Senior Software QA Automation Engineer Apple Services Engineering

Summary

Posted: Sep 27, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200562333

We are looking for a Software QA Automation Engineer to join our Apple Service Engineering QA Team. Our team is responsible for App Review Tool's which is an integral part of App ecosystem. As a Tools and Automation Engineer, your role will involve automating features and conducting functional testing for client/server flows and associated tools/services, all with a strong emphasis on maintaining high quality. In addition, you will be interacting with internal and external teams to train them on our products. With customers in over 155 countries, we are a fast-growing marketplace for music, movies, TV shows, books and, of course, apps. Come join us!

Description

As a part of your role, you'll be tasked with conducting functional testing and automating client/server applications. Your expertise in testing client-server interactions will be crucial, along with your ability to analyze system and application level logs. This position calls for a proactive individual who can work independently on projects while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and engineering teams to diagnose and replicate issues. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and capable of testing and assessing a high volume of changes on a daily basis. Strong bug reporting abilities and clear communication with developers are essential. In this capacity, you will take charge of planning, designing, maintaining, and executing test cases with minimal supervision. Additionally, you'll be responsible for automating client-side applications and ensuring their continued functionality as new features are introduced. You'll take ownership of assigned components, ensuring their delivery with high quality, and collaborate closely with various product owners. Expect to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, relying on your exceptional prioritization skills and adeptness at communicating progress and risks in a systematic manner. Attention to detail and effective time management will be key traits for success in this role.

• 7+ years of strong QA experience, with a consistent track record detecting and writing bug reports
• 5+ years of strong QA Automation & Testing experience on Client side applications
• Proficiency on client-server API and UI automation Experience working with OS X and iOS platforms and tools like Appium, Selenium and Rest Assured
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Javascript, Unix
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing requirements
• Proven ability to partner and communicate multi-functionally, and to seek out information when required
• Able to work independently and take the ownership of the project.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to autonomously solve problems, as well as collaborate with your team
• As a part of your role, you'll be tasked with conducting functional testing and automating client/server applications. Your expertise in testing client-server interactions will be crucial, along with your ability to analyze system and application level logs.
This position calls for a proactive individual who can work independently on projects while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and engineering teams to diagnose and replicate issues. The ideal candidate will be dynamic and capable of testing and assessing a high volume of changes on a daily basis. Strong bug reporting abilities and clear communication with developers are essential.
• In this capacity, you will take charge of planning, designing, maintaining, and executing test cases with minimal supervision. Additionally, you'll be responsible for automating client-side applications and ensuring their continued functionality as new features are introduced. You'll take ownership of assigned components, ensuring their delivery with high quality, and collaborate closely with various product owners.
• Expect to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, relying on your exceptional prioritization skills and adeptness at communicating progress and risks in a systematic manner. Attention to detail and effective time management will be key traits for success in this role.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $129,600 and $236,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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