Senior Cloud Compute Architect | SDLC & Automation

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

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Architect - Cloud Compute to lead architecture for our public cloud SDLC, shaping next-generation processes and automation across global development and reliability teams.

You will collaborate with engineering to build scalable, reliable software delivery pipelines and define long-term platform strategies. You will guide design patterns, coordinate SDLC maturity assessments, and articulate a roadmap for shared workflows across Compute and related

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in software delivery, SDLC leadership, and architecture.
• Experience designing SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, and automation.
• Ability to coordinate large-scale software patching, deployment operations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design for Compute SDLC across global teams.
• Define long-term platform strategies and drive automation across cloud infra.
• Provide technical guidance on design patterns and align stakeholders on platform roadmap.
• Architect solutions for shared SDLC workflows and conduct system reviews.

Skills

SDLC leadership

CI/CD pipelines

Software architecture

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud-native infra

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Architect - Cloud Compute to lead architecture for our public cloud SDLC, shaping next-generation processes and automation across global development and reliability teams.

You will collaborate with engineering to build scalable, reliable software delivery pipelines and define long-term platform strategies. You will guide design patterns, coordinate SDLC maturity assessments, and articulate a roadmap for shared workflows across Compute and related