Job Description
At Apple, new ideas become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. Imagine the boundless possibilities when your passion is channeled to enrich the lives of your friends, family, and Apple Pay users globally! We have the rare and exciting opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight millions of users every day. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Your life's best work could be an interview away!
The Apple Pay Access Quality Engineering team is looking for a creative and motivated Software Developer in Test with excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills to develop API tests and testing tools for new and existing features. Join a dynamic team who pride themselves in delivering outstanding contactless access experiences for theme parks, vehicles, homes, hotels, event venues, schools, office buildings, and more. Access is an up-and-coming feature in Apple Pay and now's your chance to be part of the team groundbreaking new ways to access the world around you.
Description
As Apple Pay Software Quality Engineers, we work closely with software engineers, quality engineering peers, and third-party partners to guide new features from inception to release, as well as ensure existing features meet our users' expectations in each software release. To be successful in this role you should be a seasoned quality engineer with strong programming fundamentals and the vital skills to design, document, automate, and triage server API tests. You will collaborate with developers, quality engineers, and engineering project managers passionate about the user experiences we deliver. You’ll be involved in all phases and layers of server API development and have a direct impact on the experience of millions of users.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Defining test coverage for new features, creating and maintaining automated server API test cases, reporting test results, and evaluating readiness to ship
- Contributing to the design and development of testing tools
- Prioritizing, scheduling, and communicating the status of your work
- Diving deep to resolve highly technical issues in complex systems
- Triaging automation failures and driving them to quick resolution
- Working with cross-functional teams to identify API testing requirements and maintaining test development road maps
- Creating new test APIs third-party partners use to ensure they correctly implemented Apple Pay Server APIs
- Expertise communicating clearly and concisely with ability to tailor communication to a given audience
- Strong organizational skills enabling both independent and team work
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficiency in Java or similar languages
- Experience developing API tests using automated testing frameworks and troubleshooting test failures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on critical thinking and a testability mindset
- Ability to apply creativity and analytical thinking to all kinds of problems, such as test case design and building robust automation
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Good understanding of CI/CD principles and the optimal way to design testing strategy for cloud applications
- Proficiency in JavaScript and Swift
- Expertise in writing code to automate tests for an iOS application
- Containerization and virtualization using Docker, Kubernetes, or related technologies
- Familiarity with AI/ML solutions
Education & Experience
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
As Apple Pay Software Quality Engineers, we work closely with software engineers, quality engineering peers, and third-party partners to guide new features from inception to release, as well as ensure existing features meet our users' expectations in each software release. To be successful in this role you should be a seasoned quality engineer with strong programming fundamentals and the vital skills to design, document, automate, and triage server API tests. You will collaborate with developers, quality engineers, and engineering project managers passionate about the user experiences we deliver. You’ll be involved in all phases and layers of server API development and have a direct impact on the experience of millions of users.
JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:
- Defining test coverage for new features, creating and maintaining automated server API test cases, reporting test results, and evaluating readiness to ship
- Contributing to the design and development of testing tools
- Prioritizing, scheduling, and communicating the status of your work
- Diving deep to resolve highly technical issues in complex systems
- Triaging automation failures and driving them to quick resolution
- Working with cross-functional teams to identify API testing requirements and maintaining test development road maps
- Creating new test APIs third-party partners use to ensure they correctly implemented Apple Pay Server APIs
- Expertise communicating clearly and concisely with ability to tailor communication to a given audience
- Strong organizational skills enabling both independent and team work
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