Software Development Engineer in Test at Akamai Technologies United States

Akamai Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,900 - 143,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K savings plan

Vacation (PTO)

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Akamai Technologies is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test to ensure quality in enterprise applications like Salesforce and ServiceNow. The ideal candidate will have a strong QA background, hands-on experience with automation frameworks, and excellent communication skills.

This role offers flexibility to work from home or the office across the United States, with a competitive salary range from $68,900 to $143,100/year based on experience and qualifications.

Akamai provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K, vacation, and parental leave.

Qualifications

• Have QA experience in enterprise applications or CRM-based solutions.
• Possess hands-on testing of Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
• Have experience with scripting and test automation skills using Java and Selenium.
• Possess knowledge of API and performance testing tools.
• Be able to debug, troubleshoot, and provide clear bug descriptions.
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Design and maintain test cases and automation frameworks.
• Execute API testing and performance testing.
• Participate in test planning and define quality strategy.
• Log, manage, and track defects using JIRA.
• Ensure accurate documentation of test results.

Skills

QA experience in enterprise applications

Testing of Salesforce or CRM systems

Scripting and test automation skills using Java

Knowledge of API tools (Postman)

Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter)

Debugging and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Java

Selenium

Postman

JMeter

JIRA

Owasp ZAP

Job description

Job Overview

Software Development Engineer in Test at Akamai Technologies. United States.

Responsibilities

• Performing manual and automated functional, integration, and regression testing for enterprise apps such as Salesforce and ServiceNow
• Designing and maintain test cases, test scripts, and automation frameworks (Java + Selenium preferred).
• Executing API testing using Postman and performance testing using JMeter for select modules.
• Participating in test planning, effort estimation, and define quality strategy for new and ongoing initiatives.
• Logging, manage, and track defects using JIRA and communicate timely updates to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of test results, best practices, and knowledge sharing across QA teams.
• Contributing to quality improvements and help develop a culture of accountability, automation, and innovation.

Qualifications

• Have QA experience in enterprise applications or CRM-based solutions, a Bachelor's degree or its equivalent experience
• Possess hands‑on testing of Salesforce or similar CRM systems especially customer support case flows.
• Have experience with scripting and test automation skills using Java, Selenium, or similar frameworks.
• Possess knowledge of API tools (Postman), performance testing tools (JMeter), and security Testing (Owasp ZAP)
• Be able to debug, troubleshoot, and provide clear and concise bug/issue descriptions.
• Have excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work Style

FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on principles that ensure the best workplace. The program offers employees the choice to work from home, office, or both within the country advertised. Discuss working options for this role during application.

Benefits

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $68,900 - $143,100/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

EEO Statement

Akamai Technologies is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected group status.