Software Development Engineer in Test - Bengaluru
Akamai · Posted Oct 6
Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network services
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About the role
The IT DevOps SDET Team validates enterprise applications supporting Akamai's marketing, sales, and customer engagement through testing integrations, data, automation, and platforms. The role involves creating and enhancing automated testing solutions for enterprise applications and integrations, working across UI, APIs, databases, integrations, and enterprise systems. It requires solid programming and testing knowledge, practical automation experience, understanding of Git and CI/CD practices, and use of AI tools to improve testing efficiency and quality.
What you will do
- Working with Business Analysts and developers, and creating test suites and test cases for new requirements/change requests/projects.
- Designing, developing, and executing test suites for diverse types of testing, including database, API, integration, and performance, with traceability.
- Identifying, evaluating, and automating possible test cases using relevant automation tools.
- Automating functional test cases with Python or Java, optionally incorporating AI, to streamline testing processes effectively.
- Leveraging AI tools like GitHub Copilot, Gemini, and MCP for test design, automation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and human validation.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Possess a B.Tech/MCA (or equivalent) with 2+ years of QA experience, comprehensive knowledge of SDLC, QA methodologies, and the testing lifecycle.
- Have hands-on experience testing Salesforce/CRM platforms, including functional, API, database, and integration testing.
- Have extensive experience in Python/Java automation skills and building or enhancing test automation frameworks.
- Have basic SQL knowledge for developing and analyzing queries and validating data for backend validation.
- Have experience with Jira, Confluence, Git, and Jenkins or equivalent engineering tools.
- Be a self-driven, collaborative problem solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for continuous learning and quality.
Benefits and support
- FlexBase program offering flexibility to work at home, in an office, or a combination of both
- Development opportunities including programs such as GROW and Mentoring, internal events like the APEX Expo, and tools such as LinkedIn Learning
About Akamai
Akamai is a global cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network company that powers and protects digital experiences online. Its distributed edge platform optimizes web and application performance while providing robust enterprise security solutions. The company serves major global enterprises across various industries, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced threat mitigation.
- Industry
- Cloud Computing
- Company size
- 11000+ employees
- Founded
- 1998
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $61.5M raised
- 2023-08-16Post Ipo Debt
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
EVP & Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer & GM, Cloud Technology Group
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