Senior Software Development Engineer in Test

Akamai Technologies

. Automate the SDLC pipeline from testing through deployment and validation .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$120,400 - CA$216,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automating the SDLC pipeline, developing and maintaining automated test frameworks, and troubleshooting deployment-related issues. Proficient in Python, Pytest, and various automation tools, with a strong understanding of modern testing methodologies and deployment strategies.

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Python ProgrammingAutomated Test Framework DevelopmentDeployment TroubleshootingLinux FundamentalsAutomation Tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, SaltStack)

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Hard Skills

PythonPytestPerlGolangBash ScriptingDebuggingTest Case DevelopmentPerformance TuningDebian PackagingService Level Objective Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGitHub ActionsSaltStackQEMUKVM

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

SDLCMicroservicesIntegration TestingAutomationTesting Methodologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsLinuxMicroservicesPerlPythonSaltStackSDLCGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Automate the SDLC pipeline from testing through deployment and validation
Investigate and troubleshoot deployment-related issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions across environments
Develop and maintain automated test frameworks, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
Create and maintain test plans and test cases for microservices, covering relevant scenarios and edge cases
Collaborate with other engineering groups on integration testing
Suggest improvements to testing environments
Investigate requirements for safe deployment and rollback strategies
Verify deployment requirements during the deployment process
Write and maintain scripts to automate platform service deployments

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
Python and Pytest knowledge
Good understanding of modern testing methodologies
Working knowledge of Perl and Golang
Experience debugging across environments and reproducing failing tests locally on x86 vs. ARM (native or emulated)
Knowledge of Debian packaging and QEMU's TCG vs KVM acceleration
Good Linux fundamentals, especially performance tuning
Experience with Bash and scripting fundamentals
Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and SaltStack
Understanding of modern software development life cycle processes
Understanding of service level objective monitoring and alerting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare
RRSP
Company holidays
Vacation in the form of PTO
Sick time
Employee assistance program
Mental wellness support
Financial wellness support
Flexible work arrangements through FlexBase: at home, in an office, or a combination of both