Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?

Would you like to create solutions and make an impact?

Make an Impact with our Network Engineering SQA team!

As a Network Software Test Engineer, contribute to software development life cycle. Develop technologies in Network Operating Systems, Linux Networking, and advanced Network Monitoring.

Achieve high-impact milestones contributing to our success

The team develops software for Akamai switches, routers, and Host Networking on Cloud Compute Servers. Additionally, it creates monitoring systems for modern network topologies in data centres.

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

• Designing and implementation of tests and test frameworks for highly scalable and secure software for Linux Host Networking, Network Operating Systems and Network Monitoring
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and code development.
• Testing and monitoring software performance within the Akamai system
• Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role
• Contributing to internal research processes, methodologies, and approaches to create and share best practices

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have development experience using Python
• Be familiar with Linux environment and internals (networking, security)
• Have experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible etc.)
• Have good knowledge about L2/L3 Computer Networks (switching, routing)
• Have excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.