Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Technologies

Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test responsible for QA activities on Akamai's cloud storage platform. Collaborating with global teams to improve testing and automation infrastructures.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing automated tests, with a strong foundation in Unix/Linux and Python for automation frameworks. Possesses excellent debugging skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

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Automated TestingPython Automation Framework DevelopmentUnix/Linux ProficiencyCloud Computing KnowledgeExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Automated TestingTest Plan DevelopmentDebuggingTroubleshootingPerformance TestingLoad TestingSQLCouchDBStorage TechnologiesNetworking Concepts

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedResponsibleExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

UnixLinuxCloud ComputingHTTPDNSTCP/IP

Industry Keywords

Functional Design ReviewsProduct Design ReviewsCross-Functional CollaborationAutomation Infrastructure Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDNSLinuxPythonSQLTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participating in functional and product design reviews, and incorporating feedback into test plans and test cases
Developing and implementing automated tests for functionality, load, and performance
Creating and execute tests on new features and capabilities
Collaborating with a cross functional team of developers, Systems QA, release engineers, architects and program managers
Improving our testing and automation infrastructures, define test plans and effective automation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 7+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field
Have experience working in Unix/Linux and developing Automation framework using python (bonus points for experience in SQL/Couchdb)
Have experience with storage technologies and/or Cloud computing and networking concepts such as HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP
Be highly responsible, self-managed, self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent communication skills
Have passion to understand, learn, and dissect new technologies quickly and excellent debugging/troubleshooting skills

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