Cloud Platform Engineering Manager – Kubernetes

Akamai Technologies, Inc.

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 152,000 - 273,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. in Boston seeks a Manager Engineering to lead the Kubernetes-based cloud-native platform. You will guide a team of engineers, shape the strategic roadmap with product leadership, and drive reliability and security across the platform.

Based in Boston, you will mentor engineers, manage agile delivery, and promote an inclusive culture while pursuing rapid development cycles. Bring 8+ years in software development with leadership and a proven record of operating production

Qualifications

8+ years of software development with leadership experience.
Leadership in cloud-native platform engineering.
Track record of building and operating production services on Kubernetes.
Strong foundation in containerization, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
Experience hiring, developing, and retaining engineering talent.
Expertise with CI/CD practices in software development.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of engineers building the cloud-native platform on Kubernetes.
Partner with product management and leadership to shape the roadmap and milestones.
Drive technical excellence, reliability, and security across the platform engineering organization.
Mentor engineers, support career growth, and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture.
Manage delivery timelines, resources, and engineering operations in an Agile environment.
Foster an environment of innovative solutions, rapid development cycles, and open communication.