Senior Software Engineer

Akamai; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (FlexBase)

Global benefits program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a global, multi-national engineering team. You will enhance platform core services, build DevOps tools, and improve data streaming pipelines with a focus on performance and reliability.

Requirements include 5+ years in distributed systems, Linux networking, CI/CD tooling, and observability tools, plus a Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field. Flexible work options and a collaborative culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in computer science or a related field.
• 5+ years in distributed systems, Linux networking, and common protocols.
• 3+ years in DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins, Helm, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet.
• 3+ years in Observability and security tools like Prometheus and DataDog.
• Experience with big data platforms (Hadoop, Spark) and design principles.
• Proficient in bash, SQL, and REST API design; capable of troubleshooting production issues.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly available, scalable, and performant solutions.
• Integrate and improve data streaming services on Akamai Platform for performance analytics.
• Develop DevOps tools to streamline software delivery and operations.
• Build monitoring and observability pipelines for streaming data.
• Automate operational tasks to minimize manual intervention.

Skills

Distributed systems

Linux networking

DevOps practices

Observability

Scripting

SQL & REST API" design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Helm

Ansible

Terraform

Puppet

Prometheus

DataDog

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Are you passionate about cutting edge technology?

Do you enjoy working with a diverse multi-national team of engineering talents?

The Data Engineering team is part of Cloud Technology Group, which delivers cutting-edge cloud and edge networking solutions to the market. We design, implement, deploy and operate data streaming platforms with a primary mission to enable product teams to develop high-performing operationally safe and secure products in an agile manner.

Make a difference to our business

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join a team of software and platform engineers. Your team will enhance platform core services and will design and develop DevOps tools for managing. 100% availability and three 9's performance and reliability data streaming platform.

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

• Contributing to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions
• Building integrating, supporting and improving data streaming services on Akamai Platform with focus on systems for collecting and analyzing performance metrics
• Designing and developing DevOps tools to make the software delivery system run seamlessly
• Developing processes and tools to monitor, analyze, maintain and improve streaming data pipelines usability and observability
• Developing and implementing procedures for automating operational tasks, streamlining day-to-day work to achieve zero human engagement paradigm

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have relevant experience and a Bachelor diploma in Computer Science or another related field or its equivalent.
• Have experience (+5) with distributed systems, Linux networking, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, and HTTP protocols
• Have experience (+3) in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Helm, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet
• Have experience (+3) with Observability, Performance Analytics, Security tools like Prometheus and DataDog
• Have experience with big data platforms like Hadoop and Spark; design principles
• Demonstrate skills in bash scripting, SQL and REST API design; able to troubleshoot complex production issues

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.

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 endeavours

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.

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!

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Job Info

• Job Identification 3366
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 03:32 PM
• Locations Centrum Biurowe Vinci, Krakow, Malopolskie, 31-323, PL (Remote)