Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Are you interested in learning about networking protocols?

Do you enjoy solving large-scale distributed systems problems?

Join our highly skilled Security team

Our team is responsible for testing the software running Akamai's world-wide network i.e. world's largest distributed systems. We're building a global serverless functions infrastructure that complements Akamai's current offerings. The platform provides edge compute functions executing at distributed locations worldwide with event-driven triggers, auto-scaling execution, and pay-per-use pricing.

Partner with the best

You perform software QA/testing duties in furtherance of solving critical software automation and verification problems in a distributed systems environment. Work with developers, QA teams on system-wide automation infrastructure; contribute to system test plans & ensure effective test coverage &automation. Create & deploy automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios; improve testing methodologies, procedures to enhance test automation efficiency.

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

• Analyzing system and product designs to create comprehensive test strategies aligned with technical requirements and implementation changes.
• Developing test strategy and executing tests on a large-scale distributed test network and verifying the server using white-box/black-box/functional/stress testing techniques.
• Investigating, analyzing root causes of technical issues / performance bottlenecks & setting up test bed environment for regression testing /performance testing.
• Maintaining/enhancing/developing test tools and automation frameworks & enhancing our CI infrastructure and maintaining them.
• Centering philosophy: "Shift-Left with Automation First", all tests are developed, integrated to CI pipelines from start running parallel with feature development.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & relevant experience in Automation testing, building/enhancing automation frameworks.
• Have understanding of fundamentals (Data Structures, Networking) & proficiency at least one programming language (Python) and exposure to working in Unix/Linux.
• Have experience working with internet technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc and be passionate solving large scale distributed systems problems.
• Enjoy working as a team, collaborating and solving problems with others.
• Be passionate to understand, learn, and dissect new technologies quickly and Pay meticulous attention to detail and have excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills.
• Have an understanding of serverless computing and cloud native technologies( CI/CD, Containerization & orchestration, IaaS).

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.

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