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# Software Development Engineer in Test II - Automation

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $146,400.0 - $263,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JIRA, Automation of Tests, Databases, Continuous Integration, Python (Programming Language), Akamai, Zero Trust Network Access, SQL Databases, Software Testing Automation Framework, Strategies of Testing, Git, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Vmware
- **Published:** June 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.relevantjobs.com/jobs/d86063b35-akamai-senior-software-development-engineer-in-test-ii-automation

## About the Role

* Have 8+ years as Automation Engineer experience and a degree in CS or related field
 * Have experience writing/maintaining tests using Python and spinning up environments using tools like K8s, Podman, VMware or other cloud platforms
 * Have hands-on experience with test automation frameworks and tools
 * Be proficient in writing and executing SQL queries for database validation
 * Have experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins), and project management and tracking tools (e.g., JIRA)
 * Have experience developing/maintaining component and integration tests ensuring the seamless interaction and functionality of individual services within the larger system
 * Demonstrate understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
 * Be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

## Description

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

 * Providing high-quality test strategies using industry-standard tools and frameworks
 * Designing, maintaining, and executing automated test suites for our Zero Trust solution
 * Managing test executions, including application functionality, performance and security
 * Working closely with the development and product teams to understand project requirements and identify test scenarios for automation
 * Contributing to the enhancement of the automated testing infrastructure and integrate it into our CI/CD pipelines


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