Job Description

Job Category: Development in Test Engineer:Would you enjoy Testing, Design and Production of technology solutions?Are you excited to solve complex internet problems?Join our unique Edge Technology GroupAkamai's Delivery Product Engineering team seeks an experienced Software Engineer to lead automated testing and feature qualification. Responsibilities include testing core features across delivery products and distributed servers within the Akamai Cloud.Partner with the bestThe candidate will collaborate with Akamai's Media Streaming engineering team, developing and testing advanced streaming components. The team operates in an agile environment, delivering HD media streaming for live and on-demand content. Responsibilities include designing automated testing frameworks to ensure reliability and performance. This role involves utilising leading streaming technologies for top global content providers.As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing test cases, reviewing code changes, and validating feature requirements for quality assurance.
• Collaborating in Agile teams, working with developers, and contributing to continuous integration and delivery.
• Developing and maintaining object-oriented automation frameworks using Python or Java, preferably with advanced Python expertise.
• Automating REST/Open API testing, ensuring scalable, reusable, efficient test coverage across various projects.
• Troubleshooting system performance issues, ensuring reliability, and identifying root causes of technical defects.
• Enhancing automation scripts, applying industry best practices, and consistently tracking and reporting testing progress.

Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent with 2+ years in QA, API automation, and Linux.
• Specialise in automated testing, containerisation (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and scripting (Python/Java).
• Demonstrate expertise in testing methodologies: white box, black box, functional, automated, and performance testing.
• Work with networking, HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, media streaming, encoding (H.264, AAC), and web technologies.
• Utilise CI/CD tools Jenkins, Git, Prometheus, Grafana; cloud platforms AWS, Azure, GCP effectively.
• Exhibit motivation, attention to detail, rapid learning, debugging expertise, troubleshooting capabilities, and communication proficiency.

Work in a way that works for youFlexBase, 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.what makes Akamai a great place to workConnect 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 youAt 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 usAkamai 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 usAre 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!

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