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Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland

remote
Posted Dec 15, 2025

Role & seniority: Senior II Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) / Network Software Test Engineer

Stack/tools: Python; Linux (environment and internals, networking, security); DevOps/CI-CD (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible); L2/L3 networking (switching, routing); testing frameworks; monitoring for distributed/networked systems

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design and implement tests and test frameworks for scalable and secure software

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective code development and communication

  • Test and monitor software performance within the Akamai system; contribute to internal research and best practices

Must-have skills

  • Development experience in Python

  • Strong Linux knowledge (especially networking and security)

  • Experience with DevOps/CI-CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible, etc.)

  • Knowledge of L2/L3 networks (switching, routing) and agile software lifecycle

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with distributed systems, data-center monitoring, or network operating systems

  • Familiarity with monitoring systems and cloud compute server networking

  • Location & work type: Flexible working options via FlexBase (remote, hybrid, or office), permanent program; discuss specific arrangements with recruiter prior to join

Full Description

Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology? Would being free to innovate excite you? Make an Impact with our Network Engineering SQA team! As a Network Software Test Engineer, you'll participate in the full software development life cycle. You will work on big and small projects, building innovative technologies from scratch in areas such as Network Operating Systems, Linux Networking, and advanced Network Monitoring. Achieve high-impact milestones contributing to our success Our team is responsible for developing software running on many Akamai switches and routers and Host Networking on our Cloud Compute Servers. We are also involved in creating monitoring systems for modern network topologies in data centres.

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

  • Design and implementation of tests and test frameworks for highly scalable and secure software.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and code development.
  • Testing and monitoring software performance within the Akamai system.
  • Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role.
  • Contributing to internal research processes, methodologies, and approaches to create and share best practices.
  • Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will

  • Have development experience using Python.
  • Be familiar with Linux environment and internals (networking, security)
  • Have experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible etc.),
  • Have good knowledge about L2/L3 Computer Networks (switching, routing).
  • Have good understanding of agile software development lifecycle.
  • Have excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • 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

  • 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.
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PythonLinuxDevOpsCI/CDJenkinsDockerAnsibleL2/L3 NetworkingAgile DevelopmentCommunicationmulti-location

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