Software Development Engineer in Test

Would you like to impact the digital experiences of millions of users

Do you enjoy solving large scale distributed systems problems

Join our unique Edge Platform DevTest team

The Edge Platform DevTest team is responsible for qualifying the core features of edge servers. The edge servers are the web/caching/streaming distributed servers that form the Akamai Cloud.

Ensure world-class Media Delivery performance

Be part of the team responsible for testing the software running Akamais world-wide network i.e. worlds largest distributed systems. Our software is a combination of many different technologies. It is a web server, a web client, a distributed caching engine, and much more. It provides a scalable, fault tolerant solution to web sites for handling their traffic.

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

• Scoping out comprehensive test plans based on design requirements and code changes.
• Executing tests on a large-scale distributed test network
• Verifying the server using white-box / black-box / functional / stress testing techniques
• Investigating and analysing root causes of technical issues / performance bottlenecks
• Setting up test bed environment for regression testing /performance testing
• Maintaining / enhancing / developing test tools and automation frameworks

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Have experience developing Automation Frameworks and proficient in Python or Perl programming language
• Have understanding of Data Structures, Computer Networks, OS concepts, internet technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc.
• Be passionate about solving large scale distributed systems problems
• Have excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills
• Be self-motivated, work with minimal supervision, be highly responsible and have effective communication skills

Work in a way that works for you

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, were 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, youll 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.

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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 clientsCome join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
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