Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?

Would you like to create solutions and make an impact?

Make an Impact with our Computer Networks Engineering SQA team!

As a Computer Networks Software Test Engineer, you'll participate in the full software development life cycle. You will work on big and small projects, building innovative technologies from scratch in areas such as Network Operating Systems, Linux Networking, and advanced Network Monitoring.

Achieve high-impact milestones contributing to our success

Our team is responsible for developing software running on the majority of Akamai switches and routers and Host Networking on our Cloud Compute Servers. We are also involved in creating monitoring systems for modern network topologies in data centres.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementation of tests and test frameworks for highly scalable and secure software for Linux Host Networking, Network Operating Systems and Network Monitoring

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and code development

• Testing and monitoring software performance within the Akamai system

• Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role

• Contributing to internal research processes, methodologies, and approaches to create and share best practices.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have development experience using Python

• Be familiar with Linux environment and internals (networking, security)

• Have experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, Docker, Ansible etc.)

• Have good knowledge about L2/L3 Computer Networks (switching, routing)

• Have good understanding of agile software development lifecycle

• Have excellent written and verbal English communication skills

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.

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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 aspects of your life:

• Your health

• Your finances

• Your family

• Your time at work

• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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