Would you like the opportunity to solve technical challenges?

Do you like collaborating across teams to solve complex problems?

Join our highly skilled Security team!

Security Technology Engineering builds platforms and services that stop attacks before they reach applications, data centers and Internet-facing infrastructure. Our software also provides a secure, high-performance, and highly available recursive DNS edge service that leverages a distributed, data-driven policy engine.

Be part of developing wide-reaching solutions

As a Senior Software Development Engineer in Test, you will work with an experienced engineering team to design, develop, and maintain mission critical software for Akamai's cloud-based recursive name resolution and security products. You will apply your knowledge and talents to create innovative solutions for our customers.

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

• Developing comprehensive test plans based on product/solution requirements

• Performing tests on a large-scale distributed test network to validate new and existing features

• Maintaining, enhancing, and developing test automation

• Benchmarking server metrics to ensure quality and high performance

• Investigating and analyzing root causes of technical issues and performance bottlenecks

• Reviewing business needs, requirements, and technical specifications

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical field

• Have a working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and test automation, as well as developing automation frameworks

• Have an understanding of network routing concepts and protocols such as DNS, HTTP/S, TLS, TCP and UDP

• Have experience in software development using object-oriented scripting languages like Python

• Demonstrate attention to detail and problem solving/troubleshooting skills

• Have testing experience with REST APIs and Graphical User Interfaces

• Be experienced in working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems

• Be comfortable with one or more databases such as: MongoDB, mySQL, PostgreSQL

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. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible 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.

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

At Akamai, we're 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, you'll 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.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. 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.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $126,100 - $261,900/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides 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; Eligibility requirements apply.