Senior Automation Engineer

November 5

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Akamai Technologies

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Cloud Computing • Cybersecurity • Content Delivery

Akamai Technologies is a leading cloud services provider that specializes in delivering security, cloud computing, and content delivery solutions. It offers a range of services such as API security, DDoS protection, and performance optimization for web applications, ensuring secure and reliable user experiences. With a robust global infrastructure, Akamai empowers businesses to streamline their digital presence while safeguarding against various cyber threats and enhancing application performance.

5001 - 10000 employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2001-07

📋 Description

• Designing and developing automation Frameworks for testing API security products using Python. • Owning Automation Coverage by writing, maintaining, and extending robust automated test suites for functional, integration, and end-to-end testing. • Developing Testing Infrastructure that integrates with CI/CD pipelines, ensuring continuous quality and rapid feedback loops. • Collaborating with R&D Teams to define quality standards and testing strategies aligned with business objectives. • Driving Shift-Left Testing Initiatives, contributing to API security validation throughout the development process. • Leading efforts in root-cause analysis, debugging, and improving test stability and reliability. • Contributing to performance testing, security validations, and business logic edge case testing.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Automation Development in complex backend/API-heavy products. • Have a B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience (military tech units or hands-on roles). • Have experience with Python programming skills. • Demonstrate experience with automation frameworks, test infrastructure development, and CI/CD integration. • Have an understanding of API security concepts and web technologies. • Be experienced with pipelines, build tools, and automated deployments. • Have a background in security testing, fuzzing, or vulnerability detection.

🏖️ Benefits

• Learn, grow and have a meaningful impact • GROW program and Mentoring • Internal events like the APEX Expo • Linkedin Learning