Senior Kubernetes Test Development Engineer

Would revolutionizing the cloud computing space excite you?

Are you passionate about delivering the latest in Cloud Native Services?

Come join our Cloud Compute Team!

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group's Compute division, formerly Linode, and now Akamai's Connected Cloud (ACC), consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. We develop applications and services to empower our customers. Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible to all. We design, develop, test and maintain products that run on our IaaS platform.

Shape the future of our managed Kubernetes products

You will be part of a team responsible for validating the reliability, performance, and correctness of Kubernetes-based infrastructure and services. You'll play a key role in testing and troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters - including node behavior, networking, control plane interactions, and operational fault scenarios.

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

• Instrumenting tests to detect configuration drift, node failure, networking bottlenecks, and resource contention in K8s clusters
• Contributing towards building the roadmap and test strategy for enterprise features expected from a Kubernetes-based Platform
• Building automation that tests resilience, scalability, and recovery of microservices deployed on Kubernetes
• Participating in the definition and adoption of best practices, knowledge sharing and mentoring
• Collaborating closely with development and SRE teams to replicate and resolve customer-impacting issues in K8s environments
• Working in an environment that fosters innovative solutions, rapid development cycles, and open communication
• Designing and executing tests targeting Kubernetes control plane, worker node behavior, and system-level failure scenarios
• Creating, managing, and debugging Kubernetes clusters in real-world cloud-based environments

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Have experience building/operating/testing highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable production services using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
• Have deep, hands-on experience with Kubernetes cluster deployment, management, and troubleshooting in production environments
• Be familiar using infrastructure as code tools like Crossplane, Pulumi, Terraform or Ansible.
• Use Python and automation validating cloud and Kubernetes environments. Testing valued, but Kubernetes domain expertise is essential
• Debug control plane failures components (API server, scheduler, etc.), networking issues (CNI), storage provisioning, and node health
• Have understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS, HTTP) and knowledge of Linux-based operating systems

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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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:

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

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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!

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, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $106,600 - $221,400/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.