Software Development Engineer in Test II

Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex challenges?

Would you like to solve technical challenges for our customers?

Join our 'Networking Software' Engineering Team

Our 'Networking Software' Engineering Team builds and maintains the tools, hardware, and software needed to manage and implement Akamai's physical network[AT1] . 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 in a critical area of our business

This essential role involves collaborating with network engineering teams to maintain the functionality, performance, and stability of physical networks. Using effective testing strategies throughout the product lifecycle ensures the stability and manageability of networking infrastructure.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, 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.
• Collaborating with software engineering teams in an Agile environment on code review, design process and product development.
• Influencing and shaping the design process and product development.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience in software development using scripting languages (e.g. Python or JavaScript) or Object-Oriented languages
• Have experience in web testing using frameworks such as Selenium.
• Have experience of working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems.
• Have experience with containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Demonstrate expertise in internet functionality, networks, protocols, including DNS, IP networks, routing, HTTP, TCP, and SSL/TLS communication.
• Have experience of configuration, and testing with Juniper or Cisco routers and switches.

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!