Software Tools and Automation Engineer - Apple Services Engineering

Apple

Seattle, WA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ASE, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apple, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Automation Engineering, Automation Systems, Big Data, Black Box Testing, Business Intelligence, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Migration, Data Profiling, Data Quality, Data Warehousing, Debugging Skills, Develop Test Tools, Documentation Plan, HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System), Hardware-Software Integration, Java, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Podcasting, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Reporting Skills, Scala Programming Language, Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Statistics, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Writing Skills, iOS
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
3 days ago
**Weekly Hours:** 40 **Role Number:** 200666145-3337 **Summary** The Apple Services Engineering (ASE) team is one of the most exciting examples of Apple's long-held passion for combining art and technology. These are the people who power the App Store, Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. And they do it on a massive scale, meeting Apple's high expectations with high performance to deliver a huge variety of entertainment in over 35 languages to more than 150 countries. These engineers build secure, end-to-end solutions. They develop the custom software used to process all the creative work, the tools that providers use to deliver that media, all the server-side systems, and the APIs for many Apple services. Thanks to Apple's unique integration of hardware, software, and services, engineers here partner to get behind a single unified vision. That vision always includes a deep commitment to strengthening Apple's privacy policy, one of Apple's core values. Although services are a bigger part of Apple's business than ever before, these teams remain small, nimble, and cross-functional, offering greater exposure to the array of opportunities here. **Description** The Apple Services Analytics Engineering QA team is responsible for ensuring the Quality and integrity of the data collected and reported on customer experience data. We are seeking Mid-level Data Test Automation Engineers who are interested in ASE products, want to make a difference to them and to Apple as a whole, improving the data quality, and learn cutting-edge tools and technologies. This role involves developing automated testing tools to test and validate near real-time (NRT) and batch data pipeline systems. **Minimum Qualifications** + BS/BA/MS/MA/PhD degree in any of the STEM majors (Sciences/Physics/Chem/CS/Math/Statistics/Engineering). + 5+ yrs of Big Data technologies (e.g. HDFS, AWS, Spark, Kafka, Voldemort, Cassandra, Druid) + 5+ yrs Knowledge in Python, Java and/or Scala. Interest and experience on coding is a must for this position. + 5+ yrs experience with Big Data query tools (e.g. Hive, HDFS, Azkaban, SparkSQL, HiveQL, CQL) + 5+ yrs experience with near real-time (NRT) and Batch data pipelines Experience black box testing + 5+ yrs experience Client-Server products Knowledge in Data Quality, Data Profiling and Data Integration tools. + 5+ yrs experience in data migrations, DataWarehousing, Business Intelligence **Preferred Qualifications** + Day to day work involves understanding near real-time (NRT) and batch data pipeline systems developed by engineering teams for ASE products. + Carry out data profiling and understand schema, data interrelationships, and data flows using SparkSQL, HiveQL, Jupyter + Document test plans, writing test case automation and working closely with other teams (engineering, project management, etc.), bug reporting and isolation + This position demands a self-motivated individual with strong technical and communication skills who can contribute in a team environment. + Be dynamic and prepared to test/regress a high volume of changes on a day-to-day basis. + Candidate should possess the ability to implement automated tests for NRT and batch data pipelines using QA automation tools, Java, Spark, IntelliJ + Automate UI testing for iOS devices. + Demonstrate excellent bug reporting skills and the ability to communicate clearly with third parties + Comfortable and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. + Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills. + Possess exceptional analytical skills in test case design and bug diagnosis. + Good soft skills esp. listening and interfacing with stakeholders + Dedication to user-focused design & high quality technology + Strong commitment to technical quality assurance as a key part of the software development cycle. + Willingness to work cross-functionally with other teams. + Leading junior team members. + Results-oriented, persistent, and meticulous.

About the Company

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Apple

We bring amazing people together to make amazing things happen.

We’re a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining what’s possible to help us all do what we love in new ways. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, as well as with services, including iTunes, the App Store, Apple Music, and Apple Pay. And the same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.

About Apple

There’s a place here for every kind of brilliant. Everyone here is an innovator, or an innovator-to-be, no matter what your team or your role. So bring your passion, courage, and original thinking and get ready to share it, because every new product, service, or feature we invent is the result of people working together to make each others’ ideas stronger. Innovation at this level depends on people who represent the variety of the human experience and inspire us with their own fresh perspectives. Together, we’ll do amazing work that can make a difference in people’s lives. Including your own. Learn more about working at Apple.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs