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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Technologies

United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Sept 2025

💰 $221,400/yr($106,600/yr – $221,400/yr)

About the role

Would you enjoy working with diverse technologies and exercising multiple computer science techniques?

Would you like to solve technical challenges for our customers?

Join our Application Security Software Engineering Team!

Our team works on Application Security products which help our customers to defend from web application attacks, campaigns, and breaches. Working collaboratively and encompassing the full engineering cycle, we're constantly innovating to deliver for our customers. Our contribution is critical to the success of our customers and Akamai's business.

Make a difference to our software quality

You will be creating validation framework for end-to-end testing of the system, coming up with innovative ways to test the web threat detection logic. You will also be working on test data generation, improving, and maintaining current set of tests. You collaborate with the development and service reliability teams as well as systems architects and internal customers.

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

Taking ownership for testing your products, creating test strategies, and delivering high quality software solutions
Using software development skills to develop tools, test frameworks and automation of the testing process
Designing, implementing, and executing API test automation using Java
Developing and maintaining UI test automation using JavaScript/Cypress
Having familiarity with LLMs or chatbot platforms, with experience in building QA tools or generating QA reports
Collaborating closely with software engineering teams in an Agile environment, contributing to code reviews and product development

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/another related field or its equivalent
Be well versed in developing test automation in any of the following languages: Java, Java Script/Cypress.
Have good working knowledge using Oracle databases and SQL commands
Have experience in working with Linux/Unix environment
Have an understanding of networking and Web protocols
Be able to pay meticulous attention to detail and possess excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills

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

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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: