Software Development Engineer in Test II

Job Description

Quick Facts

• Work Policy: Remote (India; FlexBase program supporting home, Bengaluru office, or hybrid work)
• Job Type: Full Time
• Experience Level: 3+ years (including 2+ years testing on AWS)
• Core Tech Stack: Python, pytest, requests, Boto3, AWS (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, EKS/ECS, CloudFormation), REST APIs, Linux, Jira

About Akamai

Akamai powers and protects digital experiences for billions of people every day across the world’s most distributed edge and cloud platform. From scaling live streaming moments and accelerating application performance to neutralizing cyber threats and enabling secure AI workloads, Akamai builds the critical infrastructure behind the modern internet.

About the Role

Akamai is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test II to join its Zero Trust Security Team in India. Working within a multi-cloud, distributed environment, you will develop test strategies and build automated validation for next-generation micro-segmentation and network threat protection solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Design and execute test strategies and automated test suites for next-generation micro-segmentation and threat protection products.
• Take ownership of test execution and automation coverage, identifying and introducing new testing tools to achieve quality goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile environment on code reviews, system design, test plans, and automation framework enhancements.
• Partner closely with developers to strengthen release quality and improve ongoing testing workflows.
• Coordinate and participate in customer installations and deliver technical demos to the team.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in software testing and QA automation, including 2 or more years testing applications on AWS.
• Demonstrated expertise programming in Python using Boto3, requests, and pytest (or unittest).
• Hands-on experience authoring and managing AWS CloudFormation templates in YAML/JSON, including change sets, stacks, and nested stack configurations.
• Practical expertise across core AWS services: CloudWatch, Lambda, S3, IAM, VPC, EC2, and container orchestration via ECS or EKS.
• Experience testing REST APIs using tools like pytest with requests or Postman.
• Proficiency operating in Linux environments and writing/executing accurate shell scripts.
• Strong knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), test design methodologies, and defect-tracking tools such as Jira.

Benefits

• FlexBase Flexibility: Freedom to work from home, an office, or a hybrid combination tailored to your role and preferences.
• Comprehensive support for health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.