SWE - Tools & Automation Engineer - Developer Publications

Summary
The documentation engineering team is responsible for creating world-class developer tools and framework-level support for the documentation workflows in Xcode, Swift Playgrounds, and Apple's developer website. We are looking for a senior software engineer with experience implementing and working with complex infrastructure, and a sensibility for software quality to help us build the next generation of tools supporting Apple's Developer Publications ecosystem. In this role you will work with software engineers, program managers and designers, to build automation and infrastructure for testing various features. These features and products range from web services to Xcode and are used by thousands of developers globally every day.
We value candidates from all experiences and backgrounds; don't hesitate to apply if you don't meet all the key qualifications below.

Key Qualifications
Excellent understanding of the software development lifecycle and SQA methodologies.
Track record of delivering comprehensive SQA automated solution for complex software applications.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, understand needs, and define test strategies.
Excellent communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
Experience developing with a scripting language (e.g., Shell, Python, Ruby)
Experience with container application tools and environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledgable with monitoring/alerting tools (e.g., Splunk, Mosaic, Grafana).

Description
This is your opportunity to join a highly motivated team who value collaboration and is committed to quality and innovation. We are passionate about the products we build and are dedicated to delivering high-performance software that exceeds our customers' expectations. In this role, you will:
- Collaborate closely with software developers, designers, technical writers and program managers to define and scope automation projects.
- Drive cross-functional automation efforts to improve the quality of the developer documentation pipeline for internal and external developers.
- Participate in the team culture and engage in code review, pair programming and architecture discussions with other members of the team.
- Work cross functionally with other teams across Apple, to ensure our tools and systems integrate seamlessly.
- Formalize quality protocols and processes to prevent regressions and increase quality

Education & Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)

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