Principal Kubernetes & Cloud-Native Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

FlexBase program

Remote/hybrid options

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead cloud-native and Kubernetes initiatives on our managed services. You will set architectural direction, scale and secure our Kubernetes platform, and guide cross-functional teams across the Compute division.

You will mentor engineers, promote diverse viewpoints, and collaborate with product and platform teams to deliver reliable, scalable cloud-native offerings.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in software engineering.
• Experience building and scaling managed services and Kubernetes-based platforms.
• Expert knowledge of container runtimes (e.g., Docker) and orchestration.
• Mastery of Go, Python, or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-team architectural oversight and strategic guidance for cloud-native efforts.
• Serve as a unifying technical authority for cloud-native initiatives and ensure architectural alignment.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership to integrate diverse cloud-native technologies.
• Facilitate a unified technical strategy to empower teams deploying cloud-native services.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Skills

Kubernetes

Go

Python

Bash

Cloud-native architectures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead cloud-native and Kubernetes initiatives on our managed services. You will set architectural direction, scale and secure our Kubernetes platform, and guide cross-functional teams across the Compute division.

You will mentor engineers, promote diverse viewpoints, and collaborate with product and platform teams to deliver reliable, scalable cloud-native offerings.