Cloud-Native SDET II: Kubernetes & Remote

Akamai; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II with Kubernetes expertise to help build and validate the next-generation cloud-native platform. You will contribute to tests, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines for the ACC Compute division.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong Pytest/Python skills, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Remote work options available with a strong focus on quality and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Experience building test automation solutions using Pytest/Python.
• Experience operating or testing scalable production services using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security principles.
• Experience leveraging CI/CD tools to achieve good software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to developing tests, supporting frameworks, and continuous delivery execution pipelines.
• Validating and testing cloud-native architectures while troubleshooting automated test pipeline failures.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile environment to improve quality.
• Participating in defining testing best practices and sharing technical knowledge with peers.

Skills

Test automation

CI/CD

Linux fundamentals

Networking basics

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Python

Pytest

Job description

Akamai is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II with Kubernetes expertise to help build and validate the next-generation cloud-native platform. You will contribute to tests, automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines for the ACC Compute division.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, strong Pytest/Python skills, and hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies. Remote work options available with a strong focus on quality and collaboration.