Akamai Senior Software Development Engineer Test II - 

United States 

66609415

Security Technology Engineering builds platforms and services that stop attacks before they reach applications, data centers and Internet-facing infrastructure. Our software also provides a secure, high-performance, and highly available recursive DNS edge service that leverages a distributed, data-driven policy engine.

Be part of developing wide-reaching solutions

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

• Developing comprehensive test plans based on product/solution requirements
• Performing tests on a large-scale distributed test network to validate new and existing features
• Maintaining, enhancing, and developing test automation
• Benchmarking server metrics to ensure quality and high performance
• Investigating and analyzing root causes of technical issues and performance bottlenecks
• Reviewing business needs, requirements, and technical specifications

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical field
• Have a working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and test automation, as well as developing automation frameworks
• Have an understanding of network routing concepts and protocols such as DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, TCP and UDP
• Have experience in software development using object-oriented scripting languages like Python
• Demonstrate attention to detail and problem solving/troubleshooting skills
• Have testing experience with REST APIs and Graphical User Interfaces
• Be experienced in working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems
• Be comfortable with one or more databases such as: MongoDB, mySQL, PostgreSQL

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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.