Senior Software Engineer — Secure Gov Cloud Platforms

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 121,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai's Custom Government team designs, builds, and delivers secure, resilient cloud solutions for Public Sector customers. Working across Operations and SRE, the role deploys and continuously improves secure Application Delivery Networks within a highly collaborative environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead design and deployment of custom government platforms, drive CI/CD initiatives, and mentor teams while applying modern Agile practices and security patching. U.S.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of Linux or Unix administration, configuration, system-level software development, and debugging tools.
• Proficiency in Linux shell scripting and Python or Perl.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tooling.
• Hands-on familiarity with Docker, NoSQL databases, cloud storage, and networking protocols.
• Familiar with Zero Trust Architecture, PKI standards, systems security, and patching.
• US Citizenship and be eligible for security clearance (active clearance not required).

Responsibilities

• Managing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing software tools, and developing robust testing frameworks to ensure quality release standards
• Leading technical initiatives and taking ownership of the design, deployment, and evolution of custom government network platforms
• Designing and developing next-generation capabilities for custom platform services in a collaborative environment
• Guiding code reviews, applying security patches, and identifying ongoing improvements for software delivery and system performance
• Collaborating across cross-functional teams to manage SDLC release cycles using modern Agile practices and AI-assisted workflows
• Partnering with Operations, Engineering, and SRE teams to investigate and troubleshoot complex technical system issues

Skills

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Python/Perl

CI/CD automation

Security awareness

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Jenkins

Docker

NoSQL databases

Cloud storage

Networking protocols

Job description

Akamai's Custom Government team designs, builds, and delivers secure, resilient cloud solutions for Public Sector customers. Working across Operations and SRE, the role deploys and continuously improves secure Application Delivery Networks within a highly collaborative environment.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead design and deployment of custom government platforms, drive CI/CD initiatives, and mentor teams while applying modern Agile practices and security patching. U.S.