Software Development Engineer in Test, Python

Akamai Technologies

. Define the test strategy and performance quality gates .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$62,500 - CA$112,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining test strategies, automating the SDLC pipeline, and developing automated test frameworks. Proficient in troubleshooting deployment issues and ensuring safe deployment practices across various environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Python ProgrammingAutomated Test Framework DevelopmentDebugging SkillsLinux FundamentalsAutomation Tools Experience

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Hard Skills

Test Strategy DefinitionAutomated TestingUnit TestingIntegration TestingEnd-to-End TestingDeployment VerificationScriptingPerformance TuningMicroservices TestingRoot Cause Analysis

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsGithub ActionsSaltStackDebian PackagingContainerizationVirtualization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

SDLC PipelineTesting MethodologiesARM ArchitectureX86 ArchitectureDependency Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsLinuxMicroservicesPerlPythonSaltStackSDLCGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the test strategy and performance quality gates
Automate the SDLC pipeline from testing through deployment and validation
Investigate and troubleshoot deployment-related issues
Identify root causes and provide recommendations for 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
Collaborate in integration testing with other engineering groups
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

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
Python and Pytest knowledge
Good understanding of modern testing methodologies
Knowledge of Perl and golang
Experience in debugging
Understanding of x86 and ARM architecture
Knowledge of Debian packaging, apt, and dependency management
Good Linux fundamentals, especially around performance tuning
Bash and scripting fundamentals
Understanding of virtualization and containerization
Experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Jenkins, Github Actions, SaltStack

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
Family friendly benefits
Employee assistance program
Mental and financial wellness support
Flexible work at home, in an office, or a combination of both