Are you a software developer with an interest in developing and testing technologies that solve complex problems?
Would you enjoy working in a fast-moving team testing products end-to-end?
Join our world-class Edge Technology Group quality assurance team
The Intelligent Edge team creates technology enhancing customers' web presence and transactions. A global network addresses large-scale issues. Worldwide server deployment enables unique, innovative solutions to technology challenges.
Shape the future of our Intelligent Edge products!
You will enhance customer experience by ensuring quality for Intelligent Edge products, including Akamai's EdgeWorkers solution. Collaborate with development teams to understand architecture and design effective validation frameworks. Innovate testing methods for EdgeWorkers, one of Akamai`s newest Edge Computing Solutions.
As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for:
- Working on more than one QA project at a time, efficiently managing time and prioritizing test efforts.
- Taking ownership of testing in your product area, creating test strategies and delivering high quality software solutions.
- Debugging systems and developing tools/test frameworks, as well as automation of functional and system test processes.
- Owning quality of products and their performance on our content delivery platform to satisfy customer demands.
- Collaborating with other software engineering teams to influence and shape the design process and product development.
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
- Possess relevant experience and an equivalent background in Computer Science or Engineering.
- Develop test scripts and automation for distributed systems using Java, Ruby, Shell scripting, Python.
- Gain experience with internet technologies like TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS; utilize Unix or Linux operating systems.
- Have performance testing experience with tools like JMeter, K6.
- Utilize performance testing tools, automate workflows, integrate tests into CI/CD release pipelines effectively.
- Manage projects independently, meet deadlines efficiently, and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
Build your career at Akamai
Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.
With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.
Learn more
Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.
