Senior Software Development Engineer in Test II - Automation

Akamai is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test II to develop, execute, and maintain test suites for cloud services and web applications, focusing on FedRAMP standards within the Zero Trust Security Group. The role involves working on advanced security solutions for government and defense customers in a highly regulated environment.

Location: Remote (US)

Salary: $146,400–$263,600/yr

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 integrate it into our CI/CD pipelines

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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

Additional Information

• The role offers flexible working options through Akamai's FlexBase program, allowing remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• The position is open for applications on an ongoing basis until filled.