Software Engineer II
Akamai · Posted Oct 5
Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network services
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About the role
The App Battery Dev Team is responsible for developing and maintaining a highly available, round-the-clock application deployment platform that hosts over 300 unique apps, many critical to the Akamai CDN, and is building the next-generation App Battery platform powered by Kubernetes. The team works on cloud and edge infrastructure, containerization, and deployment tooling. As a Software Engineer II, you will develop cutting-edge infrastructure apps primarily in Python, manage containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, and build and manage CI/CD pipelines with a focus on Jenkins.
What you will do
- Developing and maintaining high-quality software applications, primarily using Python.
- Managing containerized applications using Docker and orchestrating them with Kubernetes.
- Implementing and managing robust CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on Jenkins.
- Ensuring secure deployment processes through vulnerability management and static code analysis.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Have at least 3 years of professional experience in the software engineering industry.
- Have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, specifically Docker and Kubernetes
- Possess deep knowledge of object-oriented programming (OOPS)and be proficient in Linux administration and commands.
- Have familiarity in GitOps continuous delivery with ArgoCD, logging and observability tools such as Fluentbit and Logstash, and modern web development including TypeScript.
Benefits and support
- FlexBase flexible work program: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both
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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