Tools and Automation Engineer - Apple Online Store, Retail

Tools and Automation Engineer - Apple Online Store, Retail

At Apple, we don’t just build products — we revolutionize entire industries. Our innovation is driven by the diverse ideas and people that form the foundation of everything we do, from groundbreaking technology to our environmental leadership. Apple Online Store Quality Engineering team is looking for a motivated and talented engineer to join our team. To be successful, you must be a strong programmer, proficient at thoroughly testing applications and building test automation tools, and helping improve team velocity through automation. We are looking for a highly-technical engineer who can continually research and apply the newest technologies to test engineering, independently and collaboratively tackle issues and influence the teams to embrace the best test practices. Deeply engage with the engineering teams through all phases of development.

Description

In this role, you will be involved in Quality Assurance automation testing for critical customer-facing applications. Build Quality test plans and automation tools to reduce regression test cycle, take Quality to the next level by using ML and AI in automation. Work closely with multi-functional teams to develop test plans, execute test cases and deliver high-quality products. Implement and integrate automation testing framework with existing processes and infrastructure. Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and suggest vital process improvements. Self-motivated, able to grasp issues quickly and make educated, critical judgments in the absence of complete requirements. Provide Project Managers with timely and accurate testing status and progress during all testing phases, including summarizing Quality results at project conclusion. Able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in Agile method.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong QA Automation & Testing experience on Web applications with a proven track record detecting and writing bug reports.
• Experience in testing API/Web Service and Web applications. Hands-on experience on Core Java, and experience with any of the following: Karate, RestAssured, Playwright/Selenium, Appium/XCUI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting eCommerce platforms or Retail/Payment systems.
• Familiarity with Project Management principles, including Agile methodology and D2P (Development to Production) processes.
• Experience with data visualization and analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Ability to simplify and present complex technical issues in a clear, concise manner.
• Experience with Testing of AI/ML applications, security and accessibility testing is good to have.
• Experience in Maven/Gradle and Git repositories is highly preferred.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise in building and maintaining test beds, test environments and automated data-driven test suites.
• Solid understanding of software build tools, CI/CD integrations, deployment process and code quality checking tools.

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.