Python Test Automation Engineer

Build scalable platform quality at Akamai using Python and Pytest. Support reliability, correctness, and deployment validation across virtualized servers.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will define test strategy and performance quality gates. You will automate the SDLC pipeline from testing through deployment and validation. The work supports Akamai’s Compute division Platform Engineering Team and its virtualized server platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test frameworks
• Create test plans covering microservice scenarios and edge cases
• Investigate deployment issues and identify root causes
• Write scripts automating platform service deployments
• Verify safe deployment and rollback requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Python, Pytest, and modern testing methodology knowledge
• Perl, golang, and debugging experience
• Linux, Bash, and performance tuning fundamentals
• Automation tools including Jenkins, Github Actions, or SaltStack

Apply Python, Pytest, Linux, and automation expertise to strengthen Akamai platform testing, deployment, and validation.