Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Job Description Job Description Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge network security systems Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex challenges Join our Developer Experience Division Team Our Edge Server Team shapes Akamai's user experience by designing and developing interfaces, applications, APIs, and services. This enables seamless software development for customers and stakeholders. Partner with the best The Senior Software Development Engineer in Test enhances software quality using advanced testing methodologies and frameworks. This role develops and maintains automated testing systems to improve efficiency and reliability. Working with cross-functional teams, the position identifies issues and ensures seamless performance. The engineer promotes innovation and process improvement, delivering high-quality software aligned with organizational objectives. As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for: - Designing and developing automated API and UI tests using white-box and black-box techniques - Enhancing the CI/CD pipeline by developing new automated tests and improving the continuous testing environment - Testing, troubleshooting, and debugging new software to ensure quality and reliability Do What You Love To be successful in this role you will: - Have 4+ years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent. - Have proficiency in Python test automation with experience in Pytest, Unitest, or Robot Framework - Have experience in API testing and web services using tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar. - Have hands-on experience working with Unix. - Be comfortable working with CI/CD tools - Jenkins with scripting capabilities - Have network protocols TCP /HTTP / HTTPS knowledge and familiarity with FIPS testing - Implement expertise in SAML, OIDC, TLS, SSL, Kerberos, and LDAP for secure authentication protocols. - Demonstrate expertise using performance testing tools like Locust, k6, or comparable platforms effectively. Work in a way that works for you FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here. Working for you Benefits At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: - Your health - Your finances - Your family - Your time at work - Your time pursuing other endeavors Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future. About Us Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. Join us Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you