Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Technologies GmbH; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH in Kraków is seeking a Network Software Test Engineer to engage in the full software development life cycle for cutting-edge networking software. You will design tests for scalable, secure software, improve reliability, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Strong experience with Python, Linux internals, and DevOps/CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible) is required, along with solid knowledge of L2/L3 networking and the agile SDLC.

Qualifications

• Develop tests and frameworks for scalable, secure software with reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enable effective communication and code development.
• Test and monitor software performance within the Akamai system.
• Learn distributed systems and the technical stack as needed for the role.
• Contribute to internal research processes and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing tests and frameworks for scalable, secure software while ensuring reliability and performance optimization
• 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

Skills

Python

Linux

CI/CD

L2/L3 networks

Agile SDLC

English communication

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Ansible

Job 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 will engage in the complete software development life cycle. Projects include developing new technologies in Network Operating Systems, Linux Networking, and advanced Network Monitoring, ranging from small to large-scale efforts.

Achieve high-impact milestones contributing to our success

The team develops software for Akamai switches, routers, and Host Networking on Cloud Compute Servers. Additionally, it creates monitoring systems for modern network topologies in data centers.

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

• Designing and implementing tests and frameworks for scalable, secure software while ensuring reliability and performance optimization
• 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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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.

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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!