Software Development Engineer in Test II

Would you like to impact the digital experiences of millions of users?

Do you enjoy solving large scale distributed systems problems?

Join our Cloud Data Services QA team

The team evaluates platforms, products, and technologies within Cloud Data Services Engineering. Automation infrastructure supports testing processes. Collaboration with engineering ensures qualification of releases and features.

Partner with the best

The Software Development Engineer in Test II role focuses on automation and verification within distributed systems. Collaborate with developers and QA teams to enhance system-wide automation infrastructure. Ensure optimal performance of the DDC platform, supporting billing, report generation, and delivering Akamai logs to customers.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will be responsible for:

• Developing customer use cases and test scenarios by consuming system design.
• Developing test setups for E2E testing.
• Contributing to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage & automation.
• Engaging early in the development cycle and implement strategies to achieve 100% automation.
• Creating and deploying automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios.
• Improving testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science or its equivalent.
• Have knowledge of QA processes, test plan creation, E2E testing.
• Have demonstrated experience in developing test automation in Python.
• Have hands-on experience with Linux/Unix OS.
• Have working knowledge in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab etc.
• Demonstrate experience with any automation framework, such as Robot using Python.

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

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

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