Senior SDET Engineer

Apple Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. Hyderabad is seeking a highly technical Automation Engineer to create, maintain, and expand internal automation frameworks and end-to-end tests for front-end and back-end services.

You will work with QA and Automation teams to deliver robust tools that improve coverage and release quality. The role emphasizes Playwright in Python, RESTful API testing, performance testing with JMeter/Locust, and strong CI/CD using Jenkins.

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing automation scripts using Playwright - Python.
• Advanced experience in Python programming.
• Strong experience in developing test automation for RESTful API Services.
• Experience with Performance testing using JMeter/Locust and understanding KPIs.
• Advanced experience with test automation frameworks (TestNG, PyTest, Cucumber or Gauge).
• Excellent knowledge of test methodologies (Integration, Performance, Functional).
• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Proficient in CI/CD technologies, preferably Jenkins.
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments.
• Proficient in software design and test automation strategies.
• Hands-on experience with AI-augmented or autonomous testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and expand internal applications and automation frameworks.
• Develop tests for front end and backend services to improve coverage and stability.
• Collaborate with Automation and QA Engineers to deliver robust solutions for high-quality releases.

Skills

Playwright

Python

RESTful APIs

Performance testing

TestNG

Pytest

Cucumber

Gauge

Git

Unix/Linux

Tools

Selenium (Java)

JUnit/TestNG

JMeter

Locust

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Job description

Hyderabad, Telangana, India Software and Services

At Apple, we rely on our employees diverse set of backgrounds and perspectives to champion innovation through extraordinary ideas to surprise and delight our customers. These ideas can come from anywhere. Will that next phenomenal idea come from you?The global eBusiness team is responsible for delivering system connectivity both internally and externally using industry standard solutions and in-house developed systems and platforms. The ETS eBusiness team provides test automation support to ensure a high-quality release for our internal business teams and customers across the platform. As a member of this fast-paced group, you will have the opportunity to develop frameworks, tools and tests for the front end application, backend services and implement performance testing.If you are a highly motivated engineer with aspirations to build powerful automation, cultivate learning, and lead automation efforts at Apple, we want to talk to you!

Description

This position requires a motivated, highly technical engineer to create, maintain, and expand internal applications, automation frameworks, tools and end-to-end functional tests. The successful engineer will work closely with Automation and QA Engineers to develop robust solutions that will improve productivity and ship releases with high quality. Daily discussions with business teams and cross-functional partners will drive the genesis of the latest tools and applications you will create to enhance the coverage and stability of our applications. Innovative solutions and strategies that allow the team to expand the coverage of the features we ultimately deliver to our customers are a must.Please join us in strengthening the Apple ecosystem and bring a smile to our users by delivering the best world class software. This is a high-impact team looking to hire a high-impact individual.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong experience writing automation scripts using Playwright - Python
• Advanced experience in Python programming
• Strong experience in developing test automation for RESTful API Services
• Experience with Performance testing using Jmeter/Locust plus understanding of metrics and key performance indicators
• Advanced Experience in developing and working with test automation frameworks TestNG , Pytest , BDD frameworks like Cucumber or Gauge
• Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (Integration testing, Performance testing, Functional testing, etc).
• Experience with Git and codebase management.
• Proficient Experience with CI/CD Technologies, preferably Jenkins
• Experience working in Unix/Linux Environments
• Proficient in Software design and technologies
• Advanced experience in creating testing and test automation strategies
• Hands on experience with AI-augmented or autonomous testing tools to accelerate test design, authoring, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to build tools that measurably improve efficiency and coverage across functional and automated testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience writing automation scripts using Selenium - Java
• Knowledge in understanding the Security principles
• Experience applying a quality engineering mindset to improve coverage, reliability, and confidence in large-scale applications.
• An enthusiasm for user-focused design & high-quality products.
• Partner with global teams, development managers, and other teams to organize testing responsibilities, and to drive strategic initiatives.
• Proficient knowledge on risk management in QA
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results.
• Creative thinker and strong problem solver with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other teams within Apple

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