Software Quality/Test Engineer, Emerging Technology

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced QE Engineer to join the Emerging Technologies QE team in Singapore. You will test backend services, build automation tools, and drive 100% automation across platforms including web, iOS, and services.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design robust test strategies, execute plans, and push for high-quality releases in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes automation tooling, functional/integration testing, and proactive quality advocacy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in QA for backend services and platforms.
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Skills

Java

SQL

Selenium

Linux/Unix

REST API testing

CI/CD pipelines

Bug tracking & test management

Debugging & triage

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality metrics reporting

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Selenium

Gauge

Playwright

Maven

Git

Jenkins

Spinnaker

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal platforms, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The Emerging Technologies QE team provides quality engineering support to ensure a high-quality release for our customers across all platforms. The QE Engineer position will be part of a horizontal Quality Engineering group focused on a breadth of technologies and applications including very highly scalable distributed applications, No-Sql platforms, internal search platforms, end customer facing websites and services, critical security systems, machine learning and anomaly detection systems, software-load balancing, etc.

Description

The ideal engineer for this role is comfortable working in a dynamic and creative team charged with ensuring quality of many critical applications. The successful engineer will work closely with cross functional teams to develop robust solutions that will improve productivity and ship releases with high quality.

Provide functional and integration quality-assurance testing for backend services and platforms.

Innovate and Build QE Automation tools and platforms with the goal of 100% automation and reduction of regression test cycles.

Build Functional testing tools and frameworks and enhance existing automation platforms.

Work closely with multi-functional organizations, project teams and clients to develop project schedules, execute test plans and cases, and deliver high quality products.

Act as a strong advocate for quality in the product development process for software engineering.

Contribute to initiatives to improve the overall QE process, such as identifying gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and suggesting improvements.

Responsibilities

• The job responsibility will include API Testing, Website testing, iOS Applications, building test tools and automation platforms, and working to continuously improve the Quality Engineering process. The Quality Engineer will be part of a Software Engineering process with short iterations and a big focus on test automation.
• As a member of our fast-paced group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape and improve the software that allows our products to surprise and delight billions of Apple's customers every day! If you're excited by the idea of making a real impact, and joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and inclusive companies in the world, a career with Apple will be your dream job!

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ yrs experience in:
• -> At least one object oriented programming language such as Java and related frameworks
• -> Relational databases (e.g. SQL)
• -> Open source testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Gauge, Playwright etc)
• -> Linux/Unix environments
• -> Automating REST based and other web services
• 1+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP
• Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate the test process
• Experience reporting and analyzing quality metrics from test execution
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with bug tracking and test/requirement management system
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work on tight schedules
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent context switching
• Collaborate with cross functional and globally distributed teams
• Self-motivated, independent, and dedicated with great organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in scripting language such as: Perl, Python or Bash
• Proficiency in QE automation architecture, methodologies, processes, and tools
• Proficiency with continuous deployment systems using Maven, GIT, Spinnaker, and Jenkins; define branching, tagging, and code merging strategies

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Apple provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and in accordance with local requirements. Apple is a drug-free workplace.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.

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Role Number: 200686066-3278