Do you have what it takes to build the technology of tomorrow?
Work with an amazing global team of innovators!
Join the Akamai Cloud Technology Group
The Akamai Cloud Technology Engineering team owns, develops and manages the solutions used by our engineers globally. These solutions help to run one of the largest distributed systems in the world. We collaborate with internal teams to create innovative, powerful, scalable, highly reliable and secure systems at scale.
Partner with the best
As a Software Engineer II, you'll design, build, and deploy highly-scalable, reliable, user-friendly solutions on our infrastructure. You'll collaborate with teams across Akamai to gather requirements, architect solutions, implement features, and perform unit testing. You'll also stay updated on emerging technologies and leverage them to enhance innovation and efficiency.
As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:
- Developing software from design through testing and deployment, including new functionality, enhancements, and bug fixes
- Following good development methodology, including collaboration with testing and SQA departments to successfully deploy changes in an agile environment
- Measuring, maintaining and optimizing distributed system performance and reliability
- Working in diverse nature of programming languages as needed
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 related field
- Demonstrate proficiency in at least one systems programming language such as Java or Python
- Have familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Akamai Cloud), containerization
- Have good experience with SQL relational database
- Show familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and modern software development practices
- Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities and a willingness to learn and thrive in a dynamic engineering setting
Work in a way that works for you
FlexBase, Akamai's Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work
We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.
At Akamai, we're curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you'll thrive here.
Working for you
At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors
Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
About us
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.
Join us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
