Are you excited by the opportunity to develop and produce security tools?

Would a place where you are free to innovate excite you?

Join our highly skilled Security team

We are looking for an experienced developer to lead and own our Cloud Platform. We specialize in delivering highly scalable network infrastructure and access-based security products to our customers. We collaborate with product groups, external partners to enable our customers to provide high-quality, secure internet and network access to their end-users.

Achieve high-impact milestones contributing to our success

As a Senior Engineer you will have major impact on our architecture and design. You will research new technologies, decide how to extend and improve our system and introduce new features and capabilities.

As a Software Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the architectural roadmap of our Cloud platform
• Building and developing our Cloud Management API in Go and Python and running on top of Serverless platform
• Extending Kubernetes with developing custom Kubernetes operators in Go and python
• Developing with cutting edge tech such as Serverless Application, ArgoCD (GitOps), Kubernetes Native Operators (custom resources) etc
• Solving complex engineering problems and lead the design of our SaaS Solution

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of experience in backend development and a Bachelors degree or its equivalent
• Demonstrate experience in analyzing and interpreting complex JSON and data structures, with focus on developing innovative algorithmic solutions.
• Have experience with Object oriented programming and test-driven development in JavaScript, Python Flask
• Show experience with building applications on top of Kubernetes with micro-services
• Demonstrate experience in application design and development in Cloud environments
• Have experience with one or more of the following technologies: Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ.

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, 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 work

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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 you

At 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 health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.

About us

Akamai 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 us

Are 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.

If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis until the job is filled.

Compensation
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Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $106,600 - $221,400/year; a candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.