Automation and Manual QA Engineer- Remote

Are you excited to work with innovative security products?Do you enjoy automation and Testing for strategic solutions?Join our world-class enterprise security teamJoin our team as a QA Test Engineer where your primary focus will be on manual and automation testing and quality assurance, to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-moving environment.Make a global impactAs a Automation & Manual Engineer, You will be instrumental in designing and executing test procedures to uncover and help remediate software issues. This role is perfect for someone who excels in breaking systems, possesses a strategic mindset, and has a knack for identifying potential failures before they occur.As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be responsible for:Executing manual test plans meticulously, identifying software functionality discrepancies.Learning quickly to grasp new technologies and methodologies effectively.Solving problems strategically, foreseeing potential issues in software.Engaging collaboratively with product, engineering, and leadership teams.Adapting in automation skills, especially in Python, viewed positively.Working within diverse frameworks and environments, enhancing testing processes.Do what you loveTo be successful in this role you will:Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field.Possess 8-10 years of experience in manual QA testing.Be quick in learning and adapting to new technologies.Have familiarity with CI/CD environments and tools like Jira and Jenkins.Demonstrate knowledge in setting up environments, like Docker or Kubernetes.Be experienced with Linux/Unix OS and understanding TCP/IP networking.Work in a way that works for youFlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.Learn what makes Akamai a great place to workConnect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.Working for youAt Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:Your healthYour financesYour familyYour time at workYour time pursuing other endeavorsOur benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.About usAkamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.Join usAre you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.#LI-Remote