Senior Software Development Engineer in Test II - Automation - Remote

Are you excited to work on innovative enterprise security products?

Do you enjoy collaborating with developers and impacting products touching life online for millions of users billions times a day?

Join Our Team

Our team operates within the Zero Trust Security Group developing advanced security solutions for government and defense customers. We build and operate secure mission-critical platforms in highly regulated environments. As part of a global team we design/deploy cloud-native/edge solutions that integrate with tactical networks enterprise systems and partner technologies.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test II you will develop execute and maintain test suites for our cloud services/web applications focusing on FedRAMP standards. Working on top-notch network security projects with highly skilled colleagues you will enjoy challenges in an exciting dynamic learning environment.

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

• Providing high-quality test strategies using industry-standard tools and frameworks
• Designing maintaining and executing automated test suites for our Zero Trust solution
• Managing test executions including application functionality performance and security
• Working closely with the development and product teams to understand project requirements and identify test scenarios for automation
• Contributing to the enhancement of the automated testing infrastructure and integrate it into our CI/CD pipelines

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8+ years as Automation Engineer experience and a degree in CS or related field
• Have experience writing/maintaining tests using Python and spinning up environments using tools like K8s Podman VMware or other cloud platforms
• Have hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools
• Be proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for database validation
• Have experience with version control systems (e.g. Git) continuous integration tools (e.g. Jenkins) and project management and tracking tools (e.g. JIRA)
• Have experience developing/maintaining component and integration tests ensuring the seamless interaction and functionality of individual services within the larger system
• Demonstrate understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

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

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!
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. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $146400 - $263600/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. 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.

What We Do

At Akamai we make life better for billions of people billions of times a day. Every moment billions of people all over the world are using the internet to shop play games look after finances learn remotely share videos connect across the world and so much more. These life-shaping digital experiences wouldn’t be possible without Akamai. We power and protect life online. It’s an extraordinary mission and our global teams achieve it by solving the toughest challenges and turning the impossible into the possible. With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build deliver and secure their digital experiences. Thanks to our world’s most distributed platform for cloud computing security and content delivery. Akamai keeps applications and experiences closer and threats farther away. Devoted determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation. Do you want to power and protect life online by solving the toughest challenges with us? Be part of an amazing team!

Why Work With Us

Our people are devoted determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology. We find solutions through persistence and push ground-breaking ideas forward with urgency and courage. This creates an environment where we harness creative energy and drive innovation. We are inclusive and diverse and we love to collaborate across the world.

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