Software Development Engineer in Test II

Software Development Engineer in Test II at Akamai Technologies

Are you excited to work with innovative security products? Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge network security systems?

Join our world-class Enterprise Security Team. Our team builds and delivers 'zero trust security solutions' for enterprise customers. Our mission is to provide Threat protection and API Based Security solutions, offering the simplest, fastest, and most intuitive way to enforce Zero Trust principles. We enable customers to proactively identify, block, and mitigate threats in their network and SAAS Applications.

About the Role

The purpose of the Software Development Engineer in Test II role is to design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks. This position ensures software quality by identifying issues, improving test coverage, and collaborating with teams to enhance product reliability and performance. The role supports continuous improvement in testing processes, contributing to the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

What You'll Do as a Software Development Engineer in Test II

• Building test strategy and automation for products of Next generation API Based Security and threat protection solutions.
• Taking ownership for test execution, test automation, identify and bring in tools to assist the testing goal.
• Collaborating with engineering teams in an Agile environment on code, design, test plan and automation framework review.
• Working closely with development team to enhance new releases, testing process.
• Coordinating and participating in customer installs, demos to team.

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role you will:

• 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Automate experience using Python/GoLang, and shell scripting techniques effectively.
• Be comfortable with working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Have expertise in Networking, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, HTTPs.
• Have expertise in REST APIs, Database and SQL.
• Have experience in CI/CD tools, any Automation framework.

Working at Akamai Technologies

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program: FlexBase is based on 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. This program 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.

Life at Akamai: 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.

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, covering your health, finances, family, time at work, and time pursuing other endeavors.

Key skills/competency

• Test Automation
• Python
• GoLang
• Linux/Unix
• Networking Protocols
• REST APIs
• SQL/Database
• CI/CD Tools
• Agile Methodologies
• Zero Trust Security