Senior Cloud Compute Architect - SDLC & Automation Lead

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

Job summary

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group designs, builds, and operates our public cloud computing platform. We develop applications and services to empower customers globally.

Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible to all. As a Senior Architect - Cloud Compute, you will lead the architecture and design for our SDLC, collaborate with engineering teams to build reliable, scalable software delivery processes, and drive long-term

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in software delivery and architecture.
• Proven leadership of SDLC design, CI/CD, and automation initiatives.
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native container ecosystems.
• Strong communication to bridge gaps across global teams and stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating large-scale patching, deployment operations, and compliance.
• Familiarity with evaluating SDLC maturity frameworks for platform infra.

Responsibilities

• Create and refine system-wide SDLC processes to improve platform scalability and deployment visibility.
• Coordinate design of integration points for global deployment operations and versioning.
• Provide guidance on design patterns and align stakeholders on long-term platform strategies.
• Architect shared SDLC workflows and review Compute cloud infrastructure.
• Evaluate frameworks to assess SDLC maturity and potential acquisition targets.
• Define metrics and tools to ensure monitoring, patching, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

SDLC architecture

CI/CD pipelines

Cross-functional leadership

Global collaboration

Cloud-scale deployment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Hypervisors

Automation frameworks

Job description

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group designs, builds, and operates our public cloud computing platform. We develop applications and services to empower customers globally.

Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible to all. As a Senior Architect - Cloud Compute, you will lead the architecture and design for our SDLC, collaborate with engineering teams to build reliable, scalable software delivery processes, and drive long-term