Software Development Engineer in Test - Retail Engineering

Apple Inc.
Austin, TX, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) JavaScript (Programming Language) Artificial Intelligence Application Testing Automation of Tests Unix Code Coverage Computer Programming Continuous Integration Junit Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning
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Regression Testing Scala (Programming Language) Selenium Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) SQL Databases Strategies of Testing Testng Web Services Scripting Build Management Information Technology Playwright SDET

Job description

As part of the Quality Engineering team, you will conduct continuous quality analysis, identify automation opportunities, define test approaches, and implement scalable, well-architected solutions to maintain the highest standards.

Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks and suites to validate functionalities of our eCommerce platform.

Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage. Implement and execute test plans and test cases to ensure comprehensive test coverage.

As a Quality automation specialist, you will define requirements and propose solutions to streamline the testing process with a strong commitment to ownership. Engage in in-depth technical dialogues with the engineering team, comprehend software workflows and use cases, and ensure the system’s testability.

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 next level by using ML and AI in automation.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Tooling?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, You will work closely with engineering teams throughout all development phases, ensuring seamless integration of automation and quality-driven solutions. This role requires strong programming expertise, proficiency in testing applications, and the ability to develop test automation tools that enhance team velocity.

We are looking for a creative problem solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for automation., Solid understanding of development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and QA processes.

Experienced in developing test plans, building tools and test frameworks. JUnit, TestNg

Test experience in Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Unix, Scala, and Web Services (Rest & SOAP) environments

Programming experience with automation scripting/tools/tests harness (e.g. Playwright, Selenium )

Solid understanding of software build tools and CI/CD integrations.

Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.

Experience with Testing of AI/ML applications and security testing is good to have.

Stay Ahead of AI Testing Trends: Explore new tools and research in AI/ML testing frameworks, and integrate them where beneficial., Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or at least 6 years of hands-on quality engineering automation experience

Strong programming experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python, with the ability to build reusable test frameworks

Deep understanding of test design methodologies, CI/CD practices, and large-scale test automation

Experience with test frameworks/tools such as Playwright, JUnit, or equivalent

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