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Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Posted Jan 14, 2026

Role & seniority: Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), typically 1–3 years of experience in testing enterprise systems.

Stack/tools: Python or Java for automation; Linux/Unix; Jenkins; Git; SQL (complex queries); batch scripting; UI, API, integration, and performance testing; test management and traceability.

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop test strategies, plans, and cases; collaborate with Business Analysts and developers on requirements.

  • Create, execute, and maintain manual and automated test suites across UI, API, integration, and performance tests.

  • Drive the team’s roadmap and enable efficient automation across distributed systems; conduct integration tests across platforms using batch scripts, shell scripts, file transfers, APIs, or web services.

Must-have skills

  • Engineering or computer science background with 1–3 years in testing enterprise systems.

  • Strong SQL for large-scale database testing; expert automation scripting in Python or Java.

  • Proficiency with Linux/Unix, Jenkins, Git; solid understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience testing distributed systems, end-to-end testing, and ensuring traceability.

  • Familiarity with performance testing and workflow across heterogeneous platforms.

  • Location & work type: FlexBase (global flexible working program); permanent, with options to work from home, in an office, or both; discussable with recruiter for role specifics.

Full Description

Are you interested in how software can be made what customer wants with zero defects? Would you like to validate complex integrated systems and applications? Join our IT SDET Team We are responsible for testing across all the Products and Technologies developed by IT Division at Akamai. We are knowledgeable about all enterprise applications services, products, and technologies. We focus on real-world, end-to-end testing to ensure all of Akamai's Systems integrate well. We work on automated testing infrastructure and systematic test case tracking to increase efficiency of SDET processes. Partner with the best Responsibilities include addressing software automation and verification issues in distributed systems managing terabytes of data. Collaborate with developers and SDET teams to enhance automation infrastructure across systems. Ensure optimal product performance for delivering exceptional user experiences across internal and external applications.

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

  • Developing test strategies, test plans, and test cases while collaborating with Business Analysts and developers on new requirements or projects.
  • Creating, developing, and executing manual and automated test suites for UI, API, integration, and performance testing with complete traceability.
  • Driving and efficiently implementing the team's roadmap while collaborating effectively within a group setting.
  • Conducting integration tests across platforms and applications using batch processing, shell scripts, file transfers, APIs, or web services techniques.
  • Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will

  • Possess engineering or computer science background with 1-3 years of experience testing enterprise systems.
  • Develop and analyze complex SQL queries to test large-scale database systems effectively.
  • Demonstrate expert level experience in developing automation test scripts, improving test automation efficiency and frameworks using Python or Java
  • Demonstrate expertise with Linux/Unix systems, Jenkins, GIT, or equivalent industry-standard tools.
  • Have good understanding of SDLC, QA life cycle and QA methodologies .
  • Demonstrate passion for testing, adapt to technology changes, collaborate effectively, and enhance technical expertise.
  • 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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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

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  • Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
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  • 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.
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