Software Development Engineer in Test II

Akamai Technologies GmbH; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Software Development Engineer in Test II, where you'll work on automated testing processes and system improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage your expertise in Python and Golang, and enjoy the flexibility of a remote work environment. With Akamai Technologies, you’ll have the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact while working on innovative solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Health benefits

Financial planning support

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Good programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with functional and non-functional testing of containers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing processes.
• Improve internal processes and systems consistently.
• Measure system performance and prevent performance regressions.

Skills

Coding

Test Automation

Systems Programming

Networking Concepts

Kubernetes Fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to solve technical challenges?

Do you like solving technical puzzles and delivering world-class software?

Join our Cloud Platform Infrastructure Team!

Our team's mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers to build next generation applications. We currently host hundreds of thousands of virtual machines and petabytes of data for our customers globally.

Be part of developing wide-reaching solutions

As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will design and implement automated testing processes. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, ensuring reliable software solutions.

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

• Improving internal processes and systems on a consistent basis
• Thinking about and building highly available, scalable, secure, performant and distributed systems
• Having experience in coding and test automation in Python and Golang
• Having experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.
• Having experience with Linux, networking, microservice, and Kubernetes fundamentals
• Measuring system performance and preventing performance regressions

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Bachelor's in CS/IT or related field with 3+ of relevant professional experience.
• Have a good understanding of systems programming (GNU/Linux) and networking concepts
• Have good programming skills in Python or Go or a similar language
• Have experience with functional and non-functional testing of containers, infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes, and related technologies
• Have experience with agile work environments
• Be able to write organized, efficient, and well-documented code

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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We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.

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.

Join us

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!

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.

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