Job Description

Do you like collaborating across teams to solve complex problems?

Do you enjoy solving large-scale distributed systems problems?

Join our highly skilled Security Engineering Team!

Join Akamai's Infrastructure Security team to protect global enterprises from evolving cyber threats. Shape cutting-edge security products, collaborate with experts, and make a real impact. If you're passionate about security and innovation, undertake high-stakes challenges and help build the future of cybersecurity.

Partner with the best

In this role, you will help with the design and architecture of a test automation framework for DDoS detection and mitigation systems. You will work cross-functionally to define architectural standards and ensure the framework meets the needs of the product.


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


Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks for component, integration, and system level tests Collaborating to understand product architecture, features, and develop automation strategies that support all levels of test types. Collaborating with test teams to integrate automated tests into suites and pipelines. Analyzing and troubleshooting test failures, identify root causes, and working with development teams to resolve issues. Contributing to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated tests and ensuring they run efficiently in the build pipeline. Participating in code reviews and design reviews to ensure maintainability, extensibility, and alignment with quality standards.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:


Have 5+ years of experience as an SDET or a similar role with a focus on automation and a bachelors degree Have proven experience in architecting and designing automation frameworks (Python, Java, etc.) Demonstrate experience in building and maintaining test automation frameworks that are scalable, maintainable, and reliable. Have experience with networking and routing protocols (e.g HTTP, TCP, UDP, BDP, GRE) Possess a solid understanding of testing frameworks such as PyTest, TestNG, Unittest, JUnit, NUnit, or similar. Have familiarity with DDoS attacks, mitigation techniques, and network security. Have experience with test case management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail, Qase) and defect tracking systems (e.g., JIRA).

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


Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!

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!