Lead Cloud Native Platform Engineer (Kubernetes) - Remote/Hybrid

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 169,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer Lead to drive the cloud-native Kubernetes platform. You will mentor engineers, shape the engineering roadmap, and deliver enterprise features on a scalable IaaS foundation.

You will lead cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, promote best practices, and accelerate delivery while ensuring security and reliability across global deployments.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience with leadership in cloud-native platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Expert in building highly available, scalable production services with Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the cloud native platform built on Kubernetes and other cloud-native technologies.
• Contribute to and help shape the engineering roadmap with management and stakeholders.
• Develop enterprise features expected from a cloud native platform.
• Create best practices, share knowledge, and mentor peers.
• Lead and collaborate with engineering teams in an Agile environment.
• Foster an environment for innovative solutions, rapid development, and open communication.

Skills

Kubernetes

Cloud Native

Go

Python

Bash

Networking fundamentals

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent

Tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer Lead to drive the cloud-native Kubernetes platform. You will mentor engineers, shape the engineering roadmap, and deliver enterprise features on a scalable IaaS foundation.

You will lead cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, promote best practices, and accelerate delivery while ensuring security and reliability across global deployments.