Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Technologies GmbH; India; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH in India is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to design, develop and maintain automated testing solutions for distributed systems and cloud platforms. You will shape test strategies with management and architects and create plans for new requirements and changes.

Ideal candidates hold a B. Tech or MCA with 1–3 years of QA experience, are proficient in Python automation, SQL, API and integration testing, and have hands-on experience with JIRA/ALM,

Qualifications

• B. Tech or MCA (or equivalent) with 1–3 years QA experience.
• Experience with SDLC, QA processes and methodologies.
• Proficient in SQL queries and test management tools (JIRA/ALM).
• Strong Python automation skills and ability to build automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Shape test strategies with management and architects to meet business needs.
• Create test plans and test cases for new requirements and changes.
• Drive and execute the team's roadmap with quantifiable test plans and estimates.
• Design, develop and run test suites for database, API, integration and performance testing.
• Perform integration testing across platforms using Python automation, batch processing and shell scripting.

Skills

Test strategies

QA processes

SDLC

Python automation

API testing

Integration testing

SQL queries

Verbal & written communication

Education

B. Tech or MCA

Tools

JIRA

ALM

Jenkins

Git

Unix/Linux

Job description

Are you interested in how software can be made with zero
defects?

Would you like to validate complex integrated systems and
applications?

We are responsible for testing all the Products and
Technologies developed by enterprise application Engineering teams. 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 within SDET processes.

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 within SDET processes.

Partner with the best

The role involves solving software automation and verification issues in distributed systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation infrastructure. Ensure products deliver optimal performance and exceptional user experiences. Design, develop, and maintain automated testing solutions to uphold software quality. Focus on improving frameworks, identifying defects, and enhancing reliability. Support scalable, efficient, and high-quality software aligned with organizational and user needs.

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

• Working with management and architects to shape test strategies to meet the business needs.
• Working with Business Analysts, developers and creating test plans and test cases for new requirements/change requests/projects.
• Driving and effectively execute the team's roadmap; dissect high- level requirements into quantifiable test plans and give accurate estimates.
• Designing and developing and execute test suites for diverse types of testing including database, API, integration, and performance with traceability.
• Designing And execute Integration testing across platforms and applications using techniques like python automation, batch processing, shell scripting etc.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold B. Tech or MCA (or equivalent) with 1-3 experience in QA. Showcase expertise in SDLC, QA processes, and methodologies.
• Gain practical expertise testing cloud ERP/CRM platforms (e.g., Oracle HCM, Oracle Financials, Salesforce) through functional, API, and integration validation.
• Develop and analyze advanced SQL queries while utilizing test management tools, including practical experience with platforms like JIRA or ALM.
• Demonstrate expertise in creating and enhancing automated testing frameworks using Python.
• Investigate issues via log analysis, root-cause debugging, and quality improvements. Utilize Jenkins, Git, and Unix/Linux commands effectively.
• Possess the ability to envision features comprehensively, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving capabilities, and exhibit outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.
Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.
Our focus is simple:
Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.
Security: Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.
Content Delivery: Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.
AI: Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.
At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits.

FlexBase adapts to your job's needs

Akamai's FlexBase program is yet another way we show our commitment to providing employees with an exceptional workplace experience. It's not about telling employees where to work; it's about supporting employees to do their best work.
We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3606
• Posting Date 09/01/2026, 12:37 PM