Senior Release Engineer
Akamai · Posted Nov 5
Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network services
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About the role
The Network Operations Systems Group creates solutions for deploying and supporting Akamai's global network, which handles a large share of global web traffic. The team focuses on enabling Network Infrastructure, Operations, and Engineering teams to work efficiently and reliably. As a Senior Release Engineer, the role involves designing build and release tools and pipelines, executing release processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to support efficient and adaptable release cycles.
What you will do
- Designing and implementing tools and pipelines that add efficiency and safety to builds and releases.
- Executing the release processes using available tools, ensuring successful outputs and smooth collaboration with all parties.
- Facilitating the development, testing and deployment process
- Communicating with stakeholders about progress, roadblocks, and timelines.
- Collaborating with other teams to influence and shape an ever-improving, agile culture across the org
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Have 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Coordinate and plan activities across teams effectively, demonstrating exceptional facilitation abilities and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Gain practical experience operating within Linux/Unix ecosystems effectively to enhance technical proficiency and problem-solving capabilities in diverse scenarios.
- Demonstrate experience using version control systems such as Git, Stash, and Perforce for effective software management and collaboration.
- Sound knowledge of project and release management tracking tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
- Demonstrate familiarity with scripting languages, including Python and Shell, to effectively handle relevant programming tasks and automation processes.
- Collaborate effectively with others to solve problems while fostering teamwork and mutual support.
Benefits and support
- FlexBase flexible work arrangements (home, office, or combination)
About Akamai
Akamai is a global cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network company that powers and protects digital experiences online. Its distributed edge platform optimizes web and application performance while providing robust enterprise security solutions. The company serves major global enterprises across various industries, enabling scalable cloud infrastructure and advanced threat mitigation.
- Industry
- Cloud Computing
- Company size
- 11000+ employees
- Founded
- 1998
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $61.5M raised
- 2023-08-16Post Ipo Debt
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
EVP & Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer & GM, Cloud Technology Group
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