Software Development Engineer in Test (Python & Networking)
Company: Akamai Technologies
Location: Washington
Posted on: January 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Our team tests all Products and Technologies across the Edge
Apps Engineering group. We develop automation infrastructure for
product testing and collaborate with the rest of the Engineering
teams to qualify features. We are knowledgeable about all Delivery
products and focus on System integration testing replicating real
world scenarios. As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you
will be tasked with solving critical software automation and
verification problems in a distributed systems environment. Working
with developers and other QA teams you will become an expert in
system-wide automation infrastructure. As a Software Development
Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for: • 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. Do what you love To be successful in this
role you will: • Have a Bachelors degree in Computer Science,
Engineering, or its equivalent. • Possess experience in developing
test automation in Python. • Be passionate about solving large
scale distributed systems problems. • Have exposure or interest in
working with internet technologies such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS,
DNS, etc. • Be passionate about solving QA challenges using
emerging technologies such as AI and Cloud Native solutions.
FlexBase, Akamais 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. We power and
protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.
At Akamai, were 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, youll 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
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