Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Technologies; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A global technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the reliability of their global platform by testing hardware and software. You will contribute to system test plans, create automated tests, and enhance testing methodologies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 2 years of relevant experience, and skills in test automation using Python. A competitive salary range of $95,000 to $171,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in test automation and full stack development.
• Hands-on BGP experience and knowledge of network design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to system test plans for automation.
• Create and deploy automated system tests.
• Improve testing methodologies for efficiency.
• Review product design for test accuracy.

Skills

Test automation in Python

Full Stack development

Managing Juniper or Cisco routers

Troubleshooting

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

IP network design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

Join our Networks Software Quality Assurance (SQA) team ensures our global platform's reliability by testing all routing and switching hardware and software used. We build automation infrastructure for qualification testing and collaborate with Networks Engineering teams to validate network topologies. Using our expertise in Internet routing protocols, we maintain consistent availability and peak performance for Akamai's customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage & automation
• Creating and deploying automated system tests to replicate real world scenarios
• Improving testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency
• Reviewing product & system design requirements to verify accuracy of test plans and test cases

Qualifications

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Demonstrate experience in developing test automation in Python and Full Stack development
• Have experience in managing and troubleshooting Juniper or Cisco routers and switches
• Demonstrate hands‑on Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) experience
• Display experience in IP network design and routing architectures
• Enjoy working as a team, collaborating and solving problems with others

Compensation & Benefits

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 - $171,000/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.