Senior Software Development Engineer in Test II - Automation
Headquarters: United States
URL: http://akamai.com
About the Role
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?
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.
Responsibilities
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 integrating it into our CI/CD pipelines.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have 8+ years of Automation Engineer experience and a degree in CS or a 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. FlexBase gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). 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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Benefits
At Akamai, we provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors
Compensation
Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
- US-based candidates: The base salary for this position ranges from $146,400 - $263,600/year. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.
- Global: Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary.
- Additional: The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities (annual bonus or incentives), equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences. 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.
Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace.
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