Job Description

Would you like to impact the digital experiences of millions of users?

Do you enjoy solving large scale distributed systems problems?

Join our Edge Apps Engineering team!

Our team evaluates Products and Technologies within the Edge Apps Engineering group. We create automation frameworks for testing and ensure feature qualification. We specialize in Delivery products and certificate provisioning platforms, emphasizing reliability, security validation, and automation. Our focus is on system integration testing, replicating real-world conditions to support large-scale customer traffic securely and efficiently.

Partner with the best

The Software Development Engineer in Test II ensures software quality through designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing systems and processes.


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


Reviewing product & system design requirements, Developers code to verify accuracy of test plans and test cases Contributing to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage & automation Creating and deploying automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios Improving testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:


Have 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field Have demonstrated experience in developing test automation/framework in Python with Automation of Rest API's/Open API's across the projects Be passionate about solving large scale distributed systems problems and comfortable working in the Linux environment Have exposure or interest in working with internet technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, DNS, etc Apply knowledge of testing methodologies, including white box, black box, functional, automated, and performance testing techniques effectively. Be passionate about solving QA challenges using emerging technologies such as AI and Cloud Native solutions

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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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!