Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Technologies GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible working environment

Employee financial support

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH in India is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test II to design and maintain automated testing tools for cloud technology. You will work with various frameworks and collaborate with diverse teams to ensure software quality and improve testing processes.

Successful candidates will have over 2 years of software development experience, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and strong skills in both Manual and Automation Testing.

Akamai offers a flexible working environment and numerous employee benefits including health and financial support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience in Manual and Automation Testing using Python, Java, and TestNG.
• Good communication skills with development teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated testing tools.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and resolve software defects.
• Build frameworks to automate deployment and testing.

Skills

Python test case development

Automation Testing

Manual Testing

Linux system administration

Cloud technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)

Networking concepts (HTTP, TLS, TCP/IP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Pytest

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Software Development Engineer in Test II

India (Remote)

Job Description

Do you relish the prospect of working with cutting-edge network security systems?

Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex challenges?

Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers to build next generation cloud native applications. We currently host hundreds of thousands of virtual machines and petabytes of data for our customers globally.

Partner with the best

As an SDET II in Akamai's Cloud Technology Group, design, develop, and maintain automated testing tools ensuring software quality and reliability. Collaborate with diverse teams to identify, analyze, and resolve software defects efficiently. Contribute to improving testing processes and methodologies, fostering innovation and continuous improvement throughout the software development lifecycle.

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

• Building frameworks to automate deployment, configuration, and testing for many components of our compute cloud offering.
• Advising in utilizing and managing automation frameworks and tools, including Pytest, Playwright, SaltStack, Github Actions, and Jenkins.
• Showcasing high-level proficiency in Python test case development and the creation of automated scripts.
• Having experience in Linux system administration (specifically, server administration, networking, system internals, and package management).
• Mastering of testing best practices, from the analysis of design documentation to the creation of thorough, repeatable test plans.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2+ years of experience in software development and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Have experience in both Manual and Automation Testing using Python, Java, and TestNG.
• Have experience in working with skilled teams of SDET engineers and communicating well with development teams throughout the testing process.
• Have an interest in cloud security and knowledge of secure development best practices as defined by organizations such as OWASP.
• Have a good understanding of systems programming and networking concepts. And exposure to network fundamentals (HTTP, TLS, TCP/IP, DNS, etc.)
• Have an interest in and experience with AI-driven agentic quality engineering and the practical application of AI in a software testing lifecycle.
• Have familiarity/exposure with cloud technologies/tools like Kubernetes, docker, terraform and ansible.

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 3232
• Posting Date 07/03/2026, 12:50 PM
• Apply Before 07/04/2026, 06:30 PM