Senior Software Development Engineer in Test II

Required Education and Experience:

Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience requirements: 

* 8+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent or

* 5+ years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent or 

* 3+ years of relevant experience and a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent

Required Skills:

* 8+ years experience scripting with one or more of the following languages: Perl, Python, PHP, Shell

* 8+ years experience troubleshooting Linux or Unix systems

Desired Skills:

* Strong attention to detail, self-motivated and excellent problem solving/troubleshooting skills with an emphasis on QA.

* Demonstrated understanding of networking principles and protocols including HTTP, DNS, caching, TCP/IP.

* Demonstrated ability to program using C or scripting languages. Ability to develop Perl scripts that interface with DB such as MySql, postgresQL or SQLite.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* In-depth understanding of the role of testing in the software development life cycle and different testing methods.

* Work well in a small team environment.

* Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

* Demonstrated ability to work with large-scale distributed networks and systems.

Other Information:
* Is relocation available for this position: No
* Is US Citizenship required: No
* Is a Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.