Principal Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Technologies

. Drive the overarching test strategy, framework architecture, and platform quality initiatives across teams .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Czechia, Poland, SpainLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in test automation and software platform engineering, with a focus on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and continuous integration pipelines. Proven ability to mentor teams and drive quality initiatives across complex cloud platform ecosystems.

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Test AutomationKubernetesContinuous Integration PipelinesCloud-Native ServicesPython

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Hard Skills

Test AutomationContinuous IntegrationCloud-Native TechnologiesKubernetesPythonGoLinuxNetworking FundamentalsSecurity PrinciplesAutomation Frameworks

Soft Skills

MentoringThought Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Infrastructure ToolsContainer Orchestration

Industry Keywords

Platform QualityCloud-Native TestingRapid Development CyclesPerformanceReliability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesLinuxPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the overarching test strategy, framework architecture, and platform quality initiatives across teams
Partner with business leaders and architects to define long-term quality and testing roadmaps
Mentor senior engineers while setting organizational standards for automated continuous deployment testing
Champion innovation in cloud-native testing methodologies to accelerate rapid development cycles safely
Help build the next-generation platform for new products and services using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies
Simplify performance, reliability, security, and operational needs for products and services on the Golden Path cloud-native platform

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in test automation and software platform engineering
Deep mastery of continuous integration pipelines, infrastructure tools, and platform networking
Expert knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, cloud-native services, Python, Go, and Linux environments
Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and security principles
Thought leadership in designing scalable automation frameworks for complex cloud platform ecosystems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work
Flexible work arrangements through Akamai's FlexBase program: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both