Software Engineer

Do you have what it takes to build the technology of tomorrow?

Work with an amazing global team of innovators!

Join the Akamai Cloud Technology Group

The Akamai Cloud Technology Engineering team owns, develops and manages the solutions used by our engineers globally. These solutions help to run one of the largest distributed systems in the world. We work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to create innovative, powerful, scalable, highly reliable and secure systems at scale.

Partner with the best

As a Software Engineer at Akamai, design, build, and deploy scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solutions on our infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, implement features, and perform unit testing for performance and maintainability. Stay informed on emerging technologies, integrating them when necessary to enhance innovation and efficiency within the organization.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Seeking a skilled Full Stack Developer to design, build, and deploy advanced applications using Python and contemporary web frameworks effectively.
• Demonstrating expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) concepts and foundational design principles.
• Possessing demonstrated expertise in programming with Python.
• Gaining experience with Typescript, ideally within the scope of React development, is highly preferred for this role.
• Possessing expertise and experience in Kubernetes for orchestrating containers effectively.
• Utilizing Docker for containerization and deployment processes effectively.
• Demonstrating expertise in Linux command usage and system administration skills.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold expertise in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields with at least 6 months' experience in the technology sector.
• Demonstrate capability to collaborate within a team setting and independently adapt to tasks as necessary.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities and demonstrate the capacity to rapidly learn and adapt to emerging technologies effectively.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication abilities in written and verbal formats, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and effective information exchange across various contexts.

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. 

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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!