Software Development Engineer in Test - Retail Engineering AOS
Apple
Full-time
On-site
Austin, Texas, United States
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET)
Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and suites using Java-based frameworks such as JUnit and TestNG to validate backend functionality of our eCommerce platform.
β’ Collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
β’ Implement and execute test plans and test cases to thoroughly validate application functionality.
β’ Perform API testing using tools like REST Assured to verify data integrity and the functionality of backend services.
β’ Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to enhance testability and maintainability of the codebase.
β’ Engage actively in post-mortem discussions to identify root causes and strategize on preventing recurrence of issues; take a proactive role in analyzing and mitigating potential risks.
β’ As a Software Development Engineer in Test, define testing requirements and propose solutions to optimize testing processes with a strong sense of ownership. Participate in technical discussions to understand software workflows and use cases, ensuring testability is embedded throughout the system.
β’ Self-motivated and quick to grasp complex issues; able to make sound, critical judgments even with incomplete requirements.
Provide timely and accurate updates on testing status and quality metrics to stakeholders throughout all testing phases, and compile a summary of quality outcomes upon project completion.
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to debug and resolve complex technical issues effectively. Advocate for high-quality software testing practices within the team and promote adoption of development methodologies that drive overall software quality.
Adapt quickly and effectively in fast-paced environments with frequent context switching.
- Bachelorβs degree in computer science or a related field, OR equivalent work experience
- Strong knowledge of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, QA terminology and processes.
- Proven experience as an SDET or similar role, with a focus on testing eCommerce platforms or large-scale web applications.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java.
- 5+ years experience with Junit/TestNG, Jenkins, Gradle, SQL, JSON
- Expertise in building and maintaining test beds, test environments and automated data driven test suite
- Solid understanding of web technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
- Solid understanding of NoSQLs like MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Cassandra, DynamoDB, etc and
- caching strategies
- Experience with Git for version control.
- Familiarity with Selenium, Postman, Appium, and SOAP UI for web automation is a plus
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Gatling) and techniques.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.