Senior Test Automation Architect (Java/Spring)

Apple; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to architect and maintain scalable test automation for backend REST APIs, SAP workflows, and web/mobile apps within Apple’s retail ecosystem.

You will build and embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, lead cross-functional QA initiatives, and work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data and execution strategies.

Qualifications

• Background testing large-scale eCommerce or enterprise retail platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for secondary test data manipulation, automation scripting, and custom utility development.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for building distributed test execution environments.
• Understanding of event-driven architectures, messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and micro-services validation.
• Exposure to AI/ML-assisted testing tools, GenAI integrations, and modern smart automation frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability conducting performance, load, and scalability testing across distributed backend systems.
• 7+ years of professional tenure in software development and test automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated success architecting automated test frameworks for backend REST APIs (REST Assured, Karate) and web/mobile interfaces (Playwright, Selenium, Appium, XCUITest).
• Proven track record with enterprise integration or SAP workflow automation tools such as Worksoft or Tosca.
• In-depth mastery of SDLC/STLC methodologies, test data management, and CI/CD ecosystems (Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to articulate complex technical risks and test strategies to Senior Management and cross-functional partners.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development expertise in Java, including building applications and tooling with Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks.
• 3+ years of leadership or coordination experience managing cross-functional QA initiatives across global engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and maintain scalable, modular test automation frameworks (Java-based) for backend REST APIs, enterprise SAP workflows, and web/mobile applications.
• Build custom test harnesses, execution infrastructure, and backend tooling using Java and Spring Boot to support multi-threaded, high-throughput testing environments.
• Integrate comprehensive automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes) to enable continuous deployment across retail platform environments.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional QA initiatives across concurrent project releases with onshore and offshore engineering teams.
• Partner with Product Managers, Developers, and Stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust end-to-end test data and execution strategies.
• Establish organization-wide QA standards and automation best practices, conduct technical risk assessments, and present quality updates to Senior Management.
• Advocate for shift-left testing practices and testability in software design, monitor quality metrics, and proactively resolve systemic environment blockers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Test automation

Python

CI/CD

Performance testing

Load testing

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

REST Assured

Karate

Playwright

Selenium

Appium

XCUITest

Worksoft

Tosca

Job description

Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization seeks a Senior QA Automation Engineer to architect and maintain scalable test automation for backend REST APIs, SAP workflows, and web/mobile apps within Apple’s retail ecosystem.

You will build and embed automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, lead cross-functional QA initiatives, and work closely with Product Managers, Developers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data and execution strategies.