At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and maintain automated tests for Akamai's Cloud API and Identity Management solutions.
- Company: Join Akamai, a leader in cloud technology with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration across the globe.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the digital experience for billions of users worldwide.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in software testing, strong Python skills, and experience with CI/CD tools.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Would you enjoy working with diverse technologies and adding value to our Customer Experience? Do you like solving technical puzzles and delivering world-class software? Join the Akamai's Cloud Experience Quality Engineering team! Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining Akamai's Cloud API and Cloud Identity Management solutions. Our enterprise grade cloud solutions are an essential element to Akamai's Connected Cloud platform. We provide a scalable and secure solution for our customers to build their businesses. We also provide optimize infrastructure strategy using distributed cloud architecture to improve cost and resilience to our customers.
You will work with the development teams to support Quality practices. You will be responsible for building manual and automated integration and system tests. You will be responsible for quality of our various API and other services offered on Akamai cloud. You will also ensure that our cloud platform is resilient, secure and scalable.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for:
- Reviewing product designs, Architecture and specifications and developing comprehensive test plans, and executing functional, load, and performance tests.
- Providing continuous contribution to test automation infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, including writing automated tests and reviewing peer automation pull requests (PRs).
- Partnering closely with a cross-functional, globally distributed team of developers, SDET engineers, architects, and program managers (US, CA, Poland, India).
- Ensuring all systems and software meet product specifications while actively contributing to release readiness decisions and deployment schedules.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, another related field or its equivalent.
- Have a solid understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
- Demonstrate proven experience of more than 8 yrs of developing Python-based automation frameworks and testing REST/Open APIs.
- Have solid hands-on experience with Unix/Linux environments and core networking concepts (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP).
- Be proficient with Git, Jira, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), and basic MySQL database querying/schema design.
- Possess experience with Kubernetes (K8s), including deploying, managing, scaling, and troubleshooting containerized applications in Kubernetes environments.
Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test employer: Akamai
Akamai is an exceptional employer that prioritizes innovation and employee well-being, offering a flexible work environment that adapts to individual needs. With a strong focus on professional growth, employees have access to industry-leading benefits, including comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs, as well as opportunities for mentorship and leadership development. Located in Ottawa, Akamai fosters a collaborative culture where your contributions directly impact the future of cloud technology, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
