Full Description

Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex challenges? Would you like to solve technical challenges for our customers? Join our 'Networking Software' Engineering Team Our 'Networking Software' Engineering Team builds and maintains the tools, hardware, and software needed to manage and implement Akamai's physical network[AT1] . Working collaboratively and encompassing the full engineering cycle, we're constantly innovating to deliver for our customers. Our contribution is critical to the success of our customers' and Akamai's business. Make a difference in a critical area of our business This essential role involves collaborating with network engineering teams to maintain the functionality, performance, and stability of physical networks. Using effective testing strategies throughout the product lifecycle ensures the stability and manageability of networking infrastructure.

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

• Taking ownership for testing your products, creating test strategies and delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Using software development skills to develop tools, test frameworks and automation of the testing process.
• Collaborating with software engineering teams in an Agile environment on code review, design process and product development.
• Influencing and shaping the design process and product development.
• Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will

• Have experience in software development using scripting languages (e.g. Python or JavaScript) or Object-Oriented languages
• Have experience in web testing using frameworks such as Selenium.
• Have experience of working with Linux/Unix-like operating systems.
• Have experience with containerized applications using Docker or Kubernetes.
• Demonstrate expertise in internet functionality, networks, protocols, including DNS, IP networks, routing, HTTP, TCP, and SSL/TLS communication.
• Have experience of configuration, and testing with Juniper or Cisco routers and switches.
• 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.