Job Description
Do you like collaborating across teams to solve complex problems
Do you enjoy solving large scale distributed systems problems
Join our highly visible Security Engineering team
Our team is part of Akamai's Security organization, responsible for developing products and platforms focused on security. We create Fast Data Planes in an SDN system integrating dynamic Network Application products. We protect customers against growing threats of cyber-attacks and cyber terrorism.
Partner with the best
As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will focus on both testing and automating testing. You will test performance, reliability, scalability, security, and functionality of Akamai's DDoS defense and network cloud firewall.
As a Software Development Engineer in Test II, you will be responsible for-
- Developing test coverage for network software applications
- Working with the QA and Engineering teams in the design and implementation of test automation tools
- Helping QA teams ensure that the system and software under test meet product design/specifications
- Participating in SQA cycles for software releases in a agile environment.
- Supporting and maintain the infrastructure used for automated testing of complex systems
Do What You Love
To be successful in this role you will-
- Have some knowledge and experience with testing software applications
- Experience with internet/security protocols (TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, SSL, TLS, IPSec)
- Understand networking concepts and routing protocols
- Have good knowledge of automation using python, release workflows and deploy/build tools (Jenkins).
- Be comfortable with working in a Linux/Unix environment.
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!
