Software Development Engineer in Test

• Perform the full QA cycle for software releases, including gathering specifications, developing test plans, automating tests, and running automated and manual tests
• Create and apply new approaches and concepts to improve testing productivity and efficiency
• Participate in requirements gathering, feature and functional testing, regression testing, load testing, and performance testing
• Design testing tools, including developing scripts to enhance regression testing
• Support quality practices and build integration and system tests, both manual and automated, as part of a scrum team
• Test Akamai Data Warehouse

• Relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Solid QA testing experience
• Advanced knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, shell script, and SQL
• Good understanding of networking protocols and technologies, especially HTTP, HTTPS, and DNS
• Experience testing backend distributed systems
• Some familiarity with Kubernetes

• Benefits supporting health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work
• Flexible work arrangements through Akamai's FlexBase program: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both