Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance engineer to enhance the reliability of our global platform. This role involves contributing to system test plans, creating automated tests, and improving methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, proficiency in Python for test automation, and experience with network protocols like BGP. This position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $171,000/year, along with industry-leading benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in test automation and full stack development.
• Hands-on experience with BGP.
• Team player who enjoys collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to system test plans for effective coverage.
• Create and deploy automated system tests.
• Enhance test automation procedures.
• Review product and system design requirements.

Skills

Test automation in Python

Full Stack development

Managing Cisco or Juniper routers

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

IP network design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

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.