Company
Akamai Technologies
Location
India (Remote)
Date Posted
October 28, 2025
Employment Type
Full-time
Minimum Qualifications
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or its equivalent.
• Knowledge of QA processes, test plan creation, and E2E testing.
• Demonstrated experience in developing test automation in Python.
• Hands-on experience with Linux/Unix OS.
• Working knowledge in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with any automation framework, such as Robot using Python.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in distributed systems and large-scale testing.
• Strong analytical skills for developing customer use cases and test scenarios.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and data services.
About The Company
Akamai Technologies, Inc., founded in 1998 by MIT researchers Tom Leighton and Daniel Lewin, revolutionized the internet with its pioneering content delivery network (CDN) technology, born from a $50K business plan competition entry focused on consistent hashing to distribute web traffic efficiently. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Akamai has evolved into a global leader in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and edge technology, powering and protecting digital experiences for billions of users daily. By 2025, the company employs over 10,700 professionals worldwide, operating from key hubs in the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and India, with a market capitalization exceeding $10.7 billion as of August 2025.
Akamai’s core innovation lies in its world’s most distributed compute platform, spanning cloud to edge, which enables seamless application development, delivery, and security. The company’s CDN origins addressed the “flash crowd” problem of surging web traffic, but under leaders like Paul Sagan (CEO 2005-2011), it expanded into a $1.37 billion revenue powerhouse by diversifying into security and compute services. Today, Akamai’s portfolio includes App & API Protector, Kona Site Defender for DDoS mitigation, and AI-driven solutions like Guardicore for microsegmentation, serving industries from media (e.g., streaming for Netflix) to finance (e.g., fraud detection for banks) and e-commerce (e.g., secure checkouts for Amazon). In 2025, Akamai reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $4.08 billion, up 3.98% year-over-year, with quarterly growth of 6.52% in Q2, driven by surging demand for edge security amid rising cyber threats—over 70% of its projects now incorporate AI/ML for threat intelligence.
Strategic moves have solidified Akamai’s dominance: the 2021 reorganization into Security and Edge Technology groups sharpened focus, while the 2025 multi-year, $100+ million cloud deal with a major tech giant underscores its enterprise appeal. Acquisitions like Linode (2022) bolstered cloud infrastructure, and partnerships with AWS and Microsoft enhance hybrid edge solutions. Akamai’s FlexBase program, offering 95% of employees hybrid/remote flexibility, fosters a collaborative, innovative culture—earning it #26 on Fortune’s 2025 Best Companies to Work For in Europe and a 99% customer recommendation rating. The company invests heavily in R&D (12-15% of revenue), advancing zero-trust architectures and generative AI for predictive analytics, while committing to sustainability through carbon-neutral data centers by 2030.
Challenges persist, including competition from Cloudflare and Fastly in CDN markets, and past controversies like the 2003 Al Jazeera service termination amid geopolitical tensions. Yet, with 95% client retention and recognitions like Gartner’s 2025 Customers’ Choice for Cloud WAAP and Online Fraud Detection, Akamai navigates these via ethical AI governance and diversity initiatives (51% women in tech roles targeted by 2026). As a NASDAQ-listed titan (AKAM), Akamai continues to “power and protect life online,” enabling secure, low-latency experiences that fuel global digital economies—from autonomous vehicles to immersive AR—while empowering its workforce with comprehensive benefits, continuous learning via Akamai University, and a tenacious spirit of curiosity and inclusion. (412 words)
About the Job
Join Akamai’s Cloud Data Services QA team as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) I, where you’ll impact the digital experiences of millions by solving large-scale distributed systems challenges. This remote role in India focuses on automation and verification for the DDC platform, which handles billing, report generation, and log delivery to customers. Collaborating with developers and QA teams, you’ll enhance system-wide automation infrastructure to ensure release qualification, feature validation, and optimal performance in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As part of Akamai’s commitment to end-to-end testing, you’ll engage early in development cycles to drive 100% automation strategies, replicating real-world scenarios and improving methodologies for efficiency.
Responsibilities
• Develop customer use cases and test scenarios by consuming system design.
• Develop test setups for E2E testing.
• Contribute to system test plans to ensure highly effective test coverage and automation.
• Engage early in the development cycle and implement strategies to achieve 100% automation.
• Create and deploy automated system tests to replicate real-world scenarios.
• Improve testing methodologies and procedures to enhance test automation efficiency.
Additional Information
Akamai’s FlexBase program offers flexible working options, allowing you to choose between home, office, or a hybrid model in India. We provide comprehensive benefits covering health, finances, family, work-life balance, and personal growth. Akamai is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity of thought and committed to an inclusive workplace. Connect with us on social media to learn more about life at Akamai. For accommodations or questions, contact your recruiter during the application process.
