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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Posted Feb 23, 2026Apply by Feb 27, 2026

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

Stack/tools: Storage technologies; Cloud computing; Kubernetes/Docker; Networking (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP); Unix/Linux; Python-based automation frameworks; SQL/CouchDB (bonus)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Participate in functional/product design reviews and translate feedback into test plans/cases

  • Develop and implement automated tests for functionality, load, and performance; create and execute tests for new features

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, QA, release engineers, architects, program managers) and improve testing/infrastructure; define test plans and automation strategies

Must-have skills

  • 5+ years relevant experience; Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

  • Experience with storage technologies, cloud, Kubernetes/Docker, and networking concepts

  • Proficiency in Unix/Linux and developing automation frameworks using Python

  • Excellent communication, self-management, and debugging/troubleshooting abilities

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with SQL/CouchDB

  • Exposure to large-scale data and performance testing

Location & work type

  • Locations: Santa Clara, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Bangalore

  • Work type: Permanent role with Akamai FlexBase flexible working options (remote, in-office, or hybrid) globally; options discussed with recruiter

Full Description

Do you enjoy automation and testing for strategic solutions? Work with an amazing global team of innovators! Join the Akamai Storage Engineering Team Our team is responsible for developing and maintaining Akamai's cloud storage platform. Our enterprise grade solution is an essential element to Akamai's Connected Cloud platform. We provide a scalable and secure storage solution for our customers to build their businesses. We are a diverse group of engineers located in Santa Clara, Cambridge, Philadelphia and Bangalore. Partner with the best Having access to Akamai's broad networking experience, global footprint, and high-profile clientele enable us to create innovative product with global impact. We deliver massive amounts of Data at scale and is unmatched by any other in the industry. You will be responsible for all the QA related activities, developing & executing component level test automation.

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

  • 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
  • Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will

  • Have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Have experience with storage technologies , Cloud computing, Kubernetes/dockers and networking concepts such as HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP
  • Have experience working in Unix/Linux and developing Automation framework using python (bonus points for experience in SQL/Couchdb)
  • 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
  • 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.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here. Working for you

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.
  • Join us
  • Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
AutomationTestingCloud Storage PlatformTest AutomationFunctional TestingLoad TestingPerformance TestingUnix/LinuxPythonSQLCouchdbHTTPDNSTCP/IPKubernetesDockersmulti-location

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