Principal Software Development Engineer in Test – Lead

Akamai Technologies

. Drive the testing strategy for Object Storage, ensuring test suites comprehensively address customer usage and global operational management .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in driving testing strategies for Object Storage, ensuring comprehensive test coverage and quality in distributed microservices environments. Proficient in building and maintaining automated testing frameworks while overseeing team execution and enhancing collaboration.

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SDET ExpertisePython ProgrammingGolang ProgrammingKubernetes ExperienceAutomated Testing Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Testing StrategyTest CoverageTest Flakes RemediationCapacity RequirementsPerformance RequirementsResiliency RequirementsTest PlanningQuality AssuranceAutomation EnhancementValidation Methods

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubernetesAutomated Testing FrameworksObservability ToolsExecution Reporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Object StorageDistributed MicroservicesSoftware TestingTest Suite Repeatability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KubernetesMicroservicesPythonC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the testing strategy for Object Storage, ensuring test suites comprehensively address customer usage and global operational management
Establish mechanisms to detect and remediate test flakes and maintain test coverage
Ensure non-functional platform areas meet capacity, performance, and resiliency requirements
Communicate capacity, performance, and resiliency commitments clearly
Track test planning for new features and system additions
Ensure the quality of new tests
Oversee a small team of experienced engineers and guide execution of related tasks
Collaborate with teams to enhance automation, streamline test-suite repeatability, and implement innovative validation methods

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience and an education in Computer Science or a related field
Extensive SDET expertise testing software within distributed microservices environments
Fluency in Python and Golang, with C++
Prior experience working in a Kubernetes environment
Prior experience building and maintaining fully automated testing frameworks, including observability and execution reporting

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