Senior Architect — Scalable Network Systems

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. in Montpelier, Vermont, seeks a Senior Architect to design scalable, high‑reliability software within Akamai's Connected Cloud.

You will collaborate with product management and engineering to shape solutions aligned with strategy, emphasizing automation, scalability and security. The role requires 12+ years of experience and a BS in computer science (or equivalent), plus strong distributed system architecture experience and a track record of delivering secure, robust

Qualifications

• 12 years experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Solid experience in distributed system architecture design and implementation, with a track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and secure solutions
• Present and support architectural and security designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams
• Experience in software development life cycle including in the Unix/Linux environment

Responsibilities

• Working closely with product management and engineering teams to describe and design solutions aligned with Akamai's strategy and roadmap.
• Presenting and supporting architectural designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams
• Defining and implementing standards for systems design, development, comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices
• Designing reliable, high-quality, usable software that meets the needs of our business for robust, scalable, and highly available systems
• Conducting research on emerging trends and technologies related to network operations and automation

Skills

Distributed system architecture

Security design

Unix/Linux experience

Architectural presentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. in Montpelier, Vermont, seeks a Senior Architect to design scalable, high‑reliability software within Akamai's Connected Cloud.

You will collaborate with product management and engineering to shape solutions aligned with strategy, emphasizing automation, scalability and security. The role requires 12+ years of experience and a BS in computer science (or equivalent), plus strong distributed system architecture experience and a track record of delivering secure, robust