Software Engineer II

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer II to help shape the future of Akamai Cloud using Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies.

You will work on building the next-generation platform to streamline product delivery, performance, security, and operations. The role requires 2 years of relevant experience, Kubernetes expertise, and proficiency in Go with scripting in Python or Bash, along with Linux security knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in production environments.
• Knowledge of the Go language and ability to use Python or Bash for scripting.
• Knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and basic security principles.
• Experience with CI/CD tools to enable good software development practices.

Responsibilities

• Working with your team on building requirements and functionalities to simplify users' experience leveraging the platform.
• Using development methodology and best practices to lead feature development from inception through design and into deployment.
• Creating and integrating cloud-native technologies and architectures.
• Collaborating with product owners, architects, developers, and test engineers to deliver solutions under an Agile development process focused on continuous deployment.

Skills

Go

Python

Bash

Linux

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD Tools

Job description

Would revolutionizing the cloud computing space excite you?

Are you passionate about delivering the core platform that enables everything-as-a-service for your fellow developers?

Join our Compute Team!

Akamai's Cloud Technology Group's Compute division, formerly Linode, and now Akamai's Connected Cloud (ACC), consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. We develop applications and services to empower our customers. Our mission is to accelerate innovation by making cloud computing simple, scalable, affordable, and accessible to all. We design, develop, test and maintain products that run on our IaaS platform.

Shape the future of Akamai Cloud using Kubernetes

This role will leverage your Kubernetes and Cloud Native technologies expertise. You will help build the next-generation platform for new products and services. The Golden Path cloud-native platform will be used to bring new products and services to market faster. This involves simplifying their performance, reliability, security, and operational needs.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Working with your team on building requirements and functionalities to simplify users' experience leveraging the platform
• Using development methodology and best practices to lead feature development from inception through design and into deployment
• Creating and integrating cloud-native technologies and architectures
• Collaborating with product owners, architects, developers, and test engineers to deliver solutions under an Agile development process focused on continuous deployment

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Have experience working with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in production environments
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Go language and be comfortable leveraging Python or Bash for scripting needs
• Possess knowledge using Linux-based operating systems and an understanding of basic security
• Possess knowledge using Linux-based operating systems and an understanding of basic security principles
• Have experience leveraging CI/CD tools to achieve good software development practices

About us

At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, trillions of times a day.

Whether you're streaming live events, scrolling social media, watching your favorite series, or managing your savings, we're the engine behind the scenes. We provide the world's most distributed platform from Cloud to Edge to help the giants of the digital world work faster and stay more secure, making the internet a better experience for everyone.

Our focus is simple:

Cloud and Edge: Running apps closer to users for instant performance.

Security : Neutralizing threats before they ever reach your data.

Content Delivery : Scaling the world's biggest moments without a glitch.

AI : Enabling our customers to build, secure, and scale AI apps on the world's most distributed cloud platform.

At Akamai, we don't just support the internet; we power and protect it, because behind every great digital experience is a massive hidden challenge. And we're the ones who solve it. When millions of people hit play or pay, Akamai ensures it just works.

Benefits at Akamai: We support your health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work. See our benefits. (https://www.akamai.com/careers/working-at-akamai?utm_source=akamai&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=benefits)

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We trust our incredible employees to work in ways that suit them best: at home, in an office, or a combination of both.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $95,000 - $171,000/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity Rights

Akamai Technologies is an Affir mative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.