Junior Software Developer in Test

In this role at Apple, you will be a part of the IS&T team as a Software Developer in Test Engineer. Your primary focus will be to ensure the high quality of applications through design, analysis, and certification processes. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in enhancing the overall customer experience. Your key responsibilities will include: - Understanding new and existing feature implementations. - Creating test scenarios, scripts, and plans. - Conducting various tests such as UI, functional, performance, and stability testing. - Developing and reviewing automation test scripts. - Identifying and documenting defects, performing root cause analysis, and providing clear steps to reproduce. - Collaborating with project management, development, SRE/Ops, and other QE teams to maintain exceptional quality. - Contributing innovative ideas to enhance QE processes and tasks. Qualifications required for this role: - 1 to 2 years of experience in software quality engineering. - Proficiency in automation using Java and/or Swift. - Hands-on experience with JUnit/TestNG and/or XCTest, Playwright/Selenium, or other mobile automation tools. - Experience in testing API/Web Service, Web apps, or Mac/iOS/iPadOS native applications. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred qualifications include: - Proficiency in QE processes, tools, and metrics. - Familiarity with Maven/Gradle and Git repositories. - Understanding of software build tools, CI/CD integrations, deployment processes, and code quality checking tools. - Ability to analyze logs for error identification and root cause analysis. - Experience with load/performance testing using JMeter/Gatling. - Knowledge of applying AI/ML technologies in testing. - Familiarity with Mac/Unix commands and bash scripting. - Experience in automation for iPhone/Mac (Swift and XCTest) platform. - Strong understanding of automation framework architecture, design, and development. - Background in working within an Agile development environment. - Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines. - Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequent shifts in context. - Eagerness to learn and explore new technologies for optimization. - Self-motivated, independent, and proactive with excellent collaboration and organizational skills. If you feel you meet the qualifications mentioned above and are enthusiastic about contributing to Apple's mission, please submit your CV for consideration.,