Senior Cloud Compute Architect – SDLC & Automation

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

Job summary

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group designs, builds, and operates our public cloud platform, enabling customers worldwide. You will lead the architecture and design for our Compute SDLC, collaborating with engineering teams to build reliable, scalable software delivery processes and define long-term platform strategies.

You will guide design patterns, drive automation across cloud infrastructure, and ensure deployment visibility while aligning stakeholders on strategic direction for Compute and

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading architectural design of SDLC processes and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, cloud-native container ecosystems, and related infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SDLC architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Automation planning

Cross-team collaboration

Platform design patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud-native

Hypervisors

Job description

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group designs, builds, and operates our public cloud platform, enabling customers worldwide. You will lead the architecture and design for our Compute SDLC, collaborating with engineering teams to build reliable, scalable software delivery processes and define long-term platform strategies.

You will guide design patterns, drive automation across cloud infrastructure, and ensure deployment visibility while aligning stakeholders on strategic direction for Compute and