Principal Lead Software Development Engineer in Test - Remote

Are you passionate about Cloud Computing?

Does the opportunity to develop enterprise-grade Cloud Computing features interest you?

Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group!

Our Cloud Enablement team is part of the Cloud Platform Infrastructure Group, developing capabilities into Akamai's cloud computing platform targeting the enablement of enterprise-grade workloads to run on Akamai Connected Cloud.

Partner with the best

As a Principal Lead Software Development Engineer in Test, you will lead a team that works closely with engineers to develop and own an automated testing framework for evaluating functionality and performance of the Akamai Connected Cloud capabilities that are the pillars of our cloud platform.

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

• Leading and mentoring a team of Software Development Engineers in Test
• Creating, deploying, and owning our testing framework
• Driving projects to completion, collaborating closely with developers, test teams, and SREs, across Akamai's Cloud Computing organization
• Designing, developing, and executing functional, regression, and performance tests and evaluating their results
• Ensuring software quality across a range of products

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 12 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Possess substantial experience with creating, executing, debugging and analyzing functional, regression, performance, and stress tests.
• Have experience building or running an automated testing framework
• Have a good understanding of Linux fundamentals, including networking protocols and virtualization
• Have a good understanding of Kubernetes
• Be proficient in multiple scripting languages
• Be proficient in test automation (e.g. Jenkins CI)

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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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:

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• 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.

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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!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $149,122 - $238,744/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.