Software Engineer

Akamai; Kraków; On-site; PLN 111,600 - 167,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Visibility into senior leadership

Networking and social events

Job summary

Akamai Technologies GmbH in Kraków is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to engage in the complete project lifecycle. You will work on enhancing the security of Akamai Control Center and Cloud Manager while gaining exposure to senior leadership through Fireside Chats.

The ideal candidate holds a qualification in Computer Science and has experience in full-stack development and Python. This flexible internship program starts in January with a commitment of 20–30 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience with developing and maintaining web applications.
• Knowledge of internet protocols like TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems in a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage in every phase of the project lifecycle.
• Translate UI designs into front-end implementations.
• Manage relational and non-relational databases.
• Implement security best practices in development.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team.

Skills

Full-stack development

Python

Flask

FastAPI

RESTful API principles

Docker

Shell scripting

Version control systems

Education

First-level qualification in Computer Science

Job description

Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?

Are you a fullstack developer who loves creating complex web applications?

The team oversees authentication services for Akamai Control Center and Linode's Cloud Manager. Access is secured using protocols like OAuth and SAML, integrated with various security tools. Engineers are needed to enhance and expand these essential platforms.

Partner with the best

As a Software Engineer, responsibilities include creating secure, scalable, and user-friendly solutions within modern architecture. Work involves developing and integrating platform components used by customers and engineering teams. Contributions directly impact the security of Akamai Control Center and Cloud Manager, two critical systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance system functionality and security across platforms.

Intern Responsibilities

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

• Engaging in every phase of the project lifecycle, from design and development to deployment, QA support, and post-release resolution.
• Translating UI designs into pixel‑perfect front‑end implementations.
• Managing and interacting with relational and non‑relational databases.
• Implementing security best practices and maintaining familiarity with core internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL).
• Leveraging Docker, version control systems, and shell scripting to support development, automation, and system reliability.
• Solving complex technical problems through design and development, while collaborating within a multi‑disciplinary engineering team.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a first‑level qualification in Computer Science from an accredited academic institution.
• Demonstrate expertise developing and maintaining comprehensive web applications with extensive full‑stack development experience.
• Demonstrate practical backend development expertise using Python, with Flask and FastAPI, knowledge of RESTful API principles, databases, and Docker.
• Leverage version control systems, shell scripting, and collaborative practices while showcasing enthusiasm for learning technologies and contributing within teams.

Intern benefits

• Visibility into senior leadership through Fireside Chats
• Networking and social events with an international intern cohort

Our 6‑month intern program starts in January. The program requires you to be available 20–30 hours per week or more.

Work in a way that works for you

This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3246
• Posting Date 06/26/2026, 11:58 AM
• Locations Centrum Biurowe Vinci, Krakow, Malopolskie, 31-323, PL (Remote)