Software Engineer II

Overview

Cloud Experience team builds the core interfaces that allow customers and developers to integrate seamlessly with Akamai. We work to enrich the compute experience of our customers. We provide tools that help customers validate safety and correctness of web properties. We provide edge diagnostics and enrich developer experience via APIs, CLI and Terraform.

Build out large scalable distributed systems. As a Software Engineer - II you will be a key part of a team. You will combine innovative in-house technology with cutting edge open-source projects.

• Taking ownership of product design, development of core application frameworks focusing on scalability, usability, performance, and robustness
• Building API and back-end functionality of our applications
• Bringing innovation from the marketplace, contributing to the wider community and striving for innovation
• Understanding the business domain deeply and work closely with business stakeholders

• Have 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Possess solid backend experience with Java, web application development, REST, microservices, spring boot and caching technologies
• Possess good problem solving, analytical skills and is good with data structures and algorithms
• Have experience with design patterns, architecture patterns and test driven development
• Have experience with Databases, JSON, containers, CI/CD tools, version control software (GIT), servers (i.e Tomcat, Jetty)
• Have an understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and SDLC best practices

Flex Base, 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. Flex Base 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.

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.

We are 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.

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!

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Contract
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development