Software Development Engineer II

Akamai Technologies

. Develop and maintain automated API, integration, and end-to-end tests using Java, Groovy, or Kotlin .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • PolandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining automated API and UI test automation using Java, Groovy, Kotlin, Playwright, or Cypress. Proficient in integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in software releases.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automated API TestingUI Test AutomationCI/CD IntegrationNetworking FundamentalsJenkins Infrastructure

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Hard Skills

JavaGroovyKotlinPlaywrightCypressSpockJUnitTestNGShell ScriptingAPI Testing

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitJenkinsJob DSLAPI Testing ToolsReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

HTTPTCP/IPDNSContinuous IntegrationContinuous Delivery

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressDNSGroovyJavaJenkinsJUnitKotlinLinuxShell ScriptingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain automated API, integration, and end-to-end tests using Java, Groovy, or Kotlin
Design and implement UI test automation with Playwright or Cypress
Validate HTTP-based services and edge behavior
Integrate test suites into CI/CD pipelines for automatic and reliable regression runs
Investigate test failures, identify root causes, and work with developers to resolve issues
Maintain test environments, test data, and reusable test tooling
Collaborate with developers, SRE, and support teams to identify quality bottlenecks and ship reliable releases

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering expertise or equivalent education in computing or a related field, alongside applicable practical experience in software development
Programming expertise in any language
Familiarity with Java, Groovy, Kotlin, and test frameworks such as Spock, JUnit, or TestNG
Expertise in networking fundamentals, including HTTP, TCP/IP, and DNS protocols
Practical experience with UI test automation and familiarity with Playwright or Cypress
Linux environment experience, shell scripting, and command-line troubleshooting expertise
Expertise with Git and continuous integration and delivery practices
Exceptional written and verbal communication in English
Expertise with Jenkins infrastructure, pipelines, Job DSL, agents, plugins, API testing tools, reporting tools, or AI-driven debugging

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, well-being, financial, and life benefits
FlexBase flexible work arrangements: work from home, in an office, or a combination of both