Senior Software Development Engineer in Test II - Automation

Description

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 and deploy cloud‑native/edge solutions that integrate with tactical networks, enterprise systems, and partner technologies.

Join Our Team

As a Senior Software Engineer in Test II, you will develop, execute, and maintain test suites for our cloud services and web applications, focusing on FedRAMP standards.

Responsibilities

• 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

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8+ years of automation engineering experience and a degree in CS or a related field
• Have experience writing and maintaining tests using Python and spinning up environments using tools such as 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 and maintaining component and integration tests that ensure 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

Benefits

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Employment Flexibility

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that help us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said flexible working was important to them, we listened. FlexBase gives 95% of employees the choice to work from home, the office, or both (in the country advertised). The program is consistent and fair globally, allowing us to attract 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Application Note

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