Software Development Engineer – Test

Akamai Technologies

Software Development Engineer in Test developing and maintaining software solutions for web applications at Akamai. Collaborating with teams to ensure quality and performance while adapting to technological advancements.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerJenkinsLinuxPythonSDLCUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain software solutions to meet business needs while ensuring quality, scalability, and optimal performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, user-focused applications and enhancements.
Analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to support organizational goals and technological advancements.
Write high quality test cases, build automation and enhance test framework to execute the tests for Compute Web Application.
Handle changes to existing tools to ensure that they align to Akamai’s long-term strategy.
Be flexible to learn new languages as and when required and use software development skills to develop tools and test automation frameworks.
Understand product requirements and ensure that they are covered as part of the implementation.
Collaborate in an Agile environment and influence through code reviews, design process and product development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 1+ years of experience in a similar role and a bachelor's degree
Demonstrate experience and knowledge of programming languages such as Python pytest.
Demonstrate hands-on knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems along with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GIT, or their industry equivalents.
Have a basic understanding of REST API testing, UI Automation and Infrastructure as Code concepts
Show experience with Docker or similar container technologies
Have proven ability to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable and efficient continuous delivery of software updates
Have experience of working in an Agile Team when developing products through the SDLC

Benefits

Comp & perks

We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.
Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.
We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonpytestLinuxUnixCI/CDJenkinsGITREST API testingUI AutomationDocker

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingflexibilitycommunicationinfluenceanalytical thinkingadaptabilityteamworkattention to detailcreativity

Certifications

bachelor's degree