Full Description

At Apple, we don’t just build products—we revolutionize industries. Our innovation stems from diverse ideas and people, shaping everything from cutting-edge technology to environmental leadership. The Apple Retail Apps and Services Quality Engineering team is looking for a highly technical engineer who can research and apply emerging test engineering technologies, collaborate across teams, and drive the adoption of best practices. 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. 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.

DESCRIPTION

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. Deliver timely and precise updates on testing status and quality metrics to stakeholders throughout all testing phases, and compile Quality outcomes summary upon project completion. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively debug and resolve complex technical issues. Advocate for superior software testing practices within the team and foster adoption across the organization, promoting software development methodologies that enhance overall software quality. Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments with frequent context switching. 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. Work closely with multi-functional teams to develop test plans, execute test cases and deliver high quality products. Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and suggest vital process improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent. 10 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