Software Development Engineer in Test automating testing, deployment, and validation for Akamai’s distributed cloud and edge platform. Building Python - based frameworks for scalable virtualized servers.
About the role
- Software Developer building secure Python, C, and C++ components for BizTech Fusion’s Ottawa client. Developing APIs, microservices, databases, and automated tests in a hybrid environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement software components using Python, C, and C++
- Develop and maintain software subsystem components based on architectural requirements
- Use microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Integrate SQL-based data storage and clustering capabilities
- Apply cryptographic libraries and secure coding practices for secure data handling
- Develop and maintain gRPC and REST API interfaces
- Work with JSON, YAML, XML, and Protobuf data serialization and configuration formats
- Collaborate with senior developers, software architects, and engineering managers to translate requirements into production-ready solutions
- Participate in design reviews and weekly technical discussions
- Prepare technical design documentation and participate in code inspections
- Develop and maintain unit tests for software components
- Support Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and software test automation initiatives
- Collaborate with QA teams to develop BDD feature definitions using Gherkin
- Translate acceptance criteria into executable test scenarios
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development activities and contribute to continuous improvement
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with Python
- Strong experience with C and C++; all three languages are mandatory
- Experience with microservices architecture and containerization
- Hands-on experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes
- Experience working with SQL databases
- Knowledge of cryptographic libraries and secure software development practices
- Experience developing gRPC and REST APIs
- Familiarity with JSON, YAML, XML, and Protobuf
- Experience with unit testing and software test automation
- Familiarity with BDD frameworks/tools such as Cucumber and Gherkin
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, architects, QA, and engineering leadership
- Only Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) will be considered
- Preferred: experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Preferred: knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Preferred: experience with Git and modern software development tooling
- Preferred: experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Preferred: experience developing secure, scalable, and highly available software systems
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Full-time employment
- Contract / W2 arrangement
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