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# Principal Software Development Engineer in Test Lead

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Test Suite, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Data Processing, Kubernetes, Information Technology, SDET, Golang, Microservices
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/314EFF63ADD742528D07D74E897230B6/job/

## About the Role

* Have relevant experience and an education in a Computer Science or related field.
 * Possess extensive expertise as an SDET, testing software within distributed microservices environments, utilizing Python and Golang effectively for development.
 * Have fluency in Python and Golang, with C++.
 * Have prior experience of working in a Kubernetes environment
 * Have prior experience in building and maintaining fully automated testing frameworks, which would include observability and reporting on execution of these

## Description

The Object Storage team in Cloud Technology Group prioritizes performance, scalability, and usability across a globally distributed platform. The infrastructure supports demanding workloads, including media delivery, data processing, AI training, and inferencing. Collaboration, inclusivity, and creativity drive continuous improvement. The mission is to provide a reliable storage platform that customers trust and consistently choose for their needs.

Shape the future of our Object Storage Platform

Apply large-scale testing expertise to uphold platform quality and reliability across functional and non-functional areas. Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, streamline test suite repeatability, and implement innovative validation methods for efficient and secure progress.

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

 * Driving the testing strategy for Object Storage, ensuring test suites address customer usage and global operational management comprehensively.
 * Establishing an efficient mechanism for detecting and remediating test flakes, such that we ensure our coverage at all times
 * Ensuring the platform's non-functional areas meet capacity, performance, and resiliency requirements while enabling clear communication about these commitments.
 * Tracking test planning for new features and additions to the system and ensuring quality of new tests
 * Overseeing a small team of experienced engineers, guiding them as necessary to ensure excellent execution of all related tasks.