Tools and Automation Engineer - Data Analytics QA - Apple Maps
The Apple Maps Quality Team supports maps-wide metrics which provide a holistic view of Apple Maps' product quality. We partner with Data Infrastructure, Data Insights and other Engineering teams to ensure that we report metrics that are based on the highest quality data possible. We are looking for a Tools and Automation Engineer who will be responsible for the delivery and execution of tests used to perform analytics and acceptance/regression testing. Our ultimate goal is shipping a global map experience to millions of users that is the best in class!
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for working closely with developers to help test analytics generated on the Maps client-side. You'll develop analysis around product metrics data, and ensure the data meets high quality standards. You will be producing test documents, executing/analyzing, bug triaging, leading testing procedures, leveraging automation and ensuring the success of new feature development. Our ideal candidate will also be an effective advocate with strong communication and organizational skills as this role requires close partnership with cross-functional engineering and product teams for highly technical discussions.
Responsibilities
- Lead manual and automated test procedures which help ensure successful feature development
- Own the client testing analysis around product metrics data, and ensure the data meets high quality standards
- Produce high quality test documents which account for various tenets of quality such as regression and performance
- Execute, diagnose, triage, and debug issues, leveraging automation and by doing code analysis
- Develop scripting solutions for more efficient automation and repetitive tasks
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Minimum Qualifications
- BS + 8 years or MS + 6 years of relevant experience in Tools and Automation for a QA/Testing environment
- Comfortable creating automation test plan and test cases using XCTest.
- Demonstrated ability to script solutions for repetitive tasks (using tools such as Python, Bash, etc)
- Strong problem solving skills with an ability to diagnose & debug issues
- Ability to decompose complex business problems
- Proven experience executing and managing test case results using clear and concise reports
- Aptitude to independently learn new technologies & bring that passion to the organization
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of common protocols (JSON, Protobuf, REST)
- Comfort working in command-line environments, and using command-line tools
- Experience in software development methodologies (Agile/Waterfall) and release management.
Pay & Benefits
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