Senior Software Development Engineer in Test II - Automation

Headquarters: United States URL: http://akamai.com Description Are you excited to work on innovative enterprise security products? Do you enjoy collaborating with developers and impacting products touching life online for millions of users billions times a day? Join Our Team Our team operates within the Zero Trust Security Group, developing advanced security solutions for government and defense customers. We build and operate secure, mission-critical platforms in highly regulated environments. As part of a global team, we design/deploy cloud-native/edge solutions that integrate with tactical networks, enterprise systems, and partner technologies. Partner with the best As a Senior Software Engineer in Test II, you will develop, execute, and maintain test suites for our cloud services/web applications, focusing on FedRAMP standards. Working on top-notch network security projects with highly skilled colleagues, you will enjoy challenges in an exciting, dynamic learning environment. 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 Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: 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 Work in a way that works for you FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply. Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here. Working for you At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspec