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# Software Development Engineer in Test II (Kubernetes)

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Providence, RI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,000 - $171,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Cloud Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Software Engineering, Pytest, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SDET
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472120521&tx=FP9188FFR&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
 * Demonstrate experience building test automation solutions using Pytest/Python.
 * Possess experience operating or testing scalable production services using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.
 * Demonstrate working knowledge of Linux operating systems, networking fundamentals, and security principles.
 * Have experience leveraging CI/CD tools to achieve good software development practices.

## Description

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

 * Contributing to developing tests, supporting frameworks, and continuous delivery execution pipelines.
 * Validating and testing cloud-native architectures while troubleshooting automated test pipeline failures.
 * Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile environment to improve quality.
 * Participating in defining testing best practices and sharing technical knowledge with peers.