Software Engineer II
Akamai · Posted Sep 25
Cloud computing, cybersecurity, and content delivery network services
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About the role
The Network Operations Systems Group develops innovative solutions crucial to deploying and maintaining Akamai's global network, which carries over 20% of the world's web traffic. The team designs, develops and maintains high-reliability distributed systems with both web and console interfaces, focused on automation, observability and identity management. As a Software Engineer II, you will analyze, design and implement high availability systems software and support the full product life cycle from ideation through operation.
What you will do
- Analyzing, designing, and implementing high availability systems software
- Bringing new functionality to a portfolio of services focused on automation, observability and identity management.
- Supporting the full product life cycle - ideation, implementation, operation.
- Improving the ability of our software systems for testing, deployment, monitoring and maintenance
- Mentoring less experienced engineers to ensure quality solutions are implemented
- Evaluating emerging trends and technologies related to network operations and automation
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, or related field
- Have at least 2 years experience with programming in Python, Go and/or shell script
- Have at least 4 years development experience on Linux/ Unix platforms
- Have knowledge of common internet protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS and/or TLS/SSL
- Have experience with git/Stash and Perforce version control systems.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal abilities & a good team player.
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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