Software Quality Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks an experienced QE engineer to ensure quality across backend services and platforms. You will provide functional and integration testing, automate tests, and build QE automation tools to reduce regression cycles.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software releases. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of QE experience, strong Java and scripting skills, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in backend QE/quality assurance.
• Experience with Java and related frameworks; SQL databases.
• Automating REST-based and other web services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python or Bash.
• At least 1 year of experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Proficiency in QE automation architecture, methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Maven, Git, Spinnaker, Jenkins).
• Experience in reporting and analyzing quality metrics from test execution.
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems.
• Experience with bug tracking and test/requirement management systems.
• 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 organized with excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with Cloud/Containers, Spinnaker, and SCM strategy ownership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional and integration QA for backend services and platforms.
• Innovate and build QE automation tools and platforms with the goal of high automation and reduced regression tests.
• Build functional testing tools and frameworks and enhance existing automation platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop schedules, execute test plans, and deliver high-quality products.
• Advocate for quality in the software development process and contribute to QE process improvements.

Skills

Java

REST APIs

Perl/Python/Bash

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

QE automation

CI/CD pipelines

Maven

Git

Spinnaker

Jenkins

QA processes

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

GCP

Maven

Git

Spinnaker

Jenkins

Job description

Singapore, Singapore Software and Services

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple's Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization.IS&T is the engine behind everything Apple does for customers and for the people who build for them. It's Apple's central nervous system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless.Do you love building solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could do here.Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) is part of IS&T and delivers global-scale platforms and services that keep Apple's operations secure and running. The team manages identity, device security, and anti-abuse platforms - covering everything from manufacturing and repairs to software updates and activations. ETS also oversees supply chain, manufacturing, and partner integration platforms, protecting data on more than 2.5 billion devices worldwide. And when Apple prepares for a global product launch, ETS owns the systems that ramp factory production - managing serial numbers, network credentials, and verified software.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of working experience in:
• At least one object oriented programming language such as Java and related frameworks relational databases (e.g. SQL)
• Automating REST-based and other web services
• Proficiency in scripting language such as: Perl, Python or Bash
• At least 1 year of working experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP
• 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
• Experience in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate the test process
• Experience in 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 systems
• 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

• Familiarity with Cloud/Containers, Spinnaker, and SCM strategy ownership is a plus.

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.

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