Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer

Highbrow LLC; Overland Park, Frisco, Atlanta, Bellevue (KS, TX, GA, WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking an Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer to enhance content delivery performance using Akamai solutions. The ideal candidate should be experienced in AWS and Kubernetes, with skills in implementing CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities include web application development, performance optimization, and ensuring security compliance. Join the team to deliver secure digital content to a global audience while working closely with developers, network engineers, and security experts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in CDN management, DevOps, and web development.
• Strong proficiency in Akamai CDN configuration and administration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Configure, optimize, and maintain Akamai CDN solutions.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
• Develop and maintain web applications, APIs, and microservices.

Skills

Akamai CDN configuration

AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda)

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

Ansible

Job description

Job Title :- Akamai CDN DevOps Engineer

Employment Type :- W2

Duration :- Long Term

Visa Type :- All Visa applicable which are ready for W2

Location- Overland Park, Kansas / Frisco, TX / Atlanta, GA/ Bellevue, WA

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Akamai CDN Engineer who combines expertise in content delivery networks (CDNs) with DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of web development, particularly on AWS and Kubernetes platforms. As part of our team, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and secure delivery of digital content to our global audience.

Responsibilities

• Akamai CDN Management:
  • Configure, optimize, and maintain Akamai CDN solutions to enhance content delivery performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of Akamai services into our applications.
• DevOps Practices:
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for deploying applications and content.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and monitoring using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability.
• Web Development:
  • Develop and maintain web applications, APIs, and microservices.
  • Leverage AWS services (such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and API Gateway) to build scalable and resilient solutions.
  • Utilize Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Monitor CDN performance metrics and troubleshoot any issues.
  • Optimize cache settings, routing rules, and security configurations within Akamai.
• Security and Compliance:
  • Implement security best practices for CDN configurations.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and security experts.
  • Document system architecture, configurations, and deployment processes.
• Release planning and Compliance:
  • Awareness on Software development and release policies
  • Aware on Audit controls and sox compliance relevant to Software development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CDN management, DevOps, and web development.
• Strong proficiency in Akamai CDN configuration and administration.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.) and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and technologies, such as Jenkins, Docker, and Ansible.
• Solid understanding of software testing and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.