Job Description

Would revolutionizing the cloud computing space excite you?

Are you passionate about delivering the latest in Cloud Native Services?

Cloud Networking Testing Team-

Formerly Linode, and now Akamai's Connected Cloud (ACC), consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. We develop applications and services to empower our customers. Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible. We design, develop, test, and maintain products that run on our IaaS platform.

Join the Team!

You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our cloud computing services. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts, as well as identifying, reporting, and tracking software defects to ensure the highest level of product quality.

As a Cloud Networking Testing Automation Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining automated test frameworks and test suites for cloud computing services.
• Collaborating with software developers and system engineers to understand system architecture, design, and functionality
• Designing and developing stress tests to assess the scalability, reliability, and performance of cloud-based applications
• Developing best practices, knowledge sharing, and mentoring
• Writing clear and concise test cases, test plans, and bug reports
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage
  
  

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have relevant experience and a Bachelor's diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Have experience testing and working on enterprise-grade products in a cloud computing environment
• Have a solid understanding of cloud computing concepts and services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.)
• Be familiar with containerization technologies such as Docker and virtualization using VMs
• Have experience in Python programming for test automation and scripting
• Experience with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, HTTP), routing protocols, and knowledge of Linux-based operating systems
• Experience with CI/CD tools, especially Jenkins, and the ability to maintain automated build and deployment pipelines
  
  

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you��re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.