Senior Software Engineer; Reston or Cambridge

Job in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, USA

Listing for: Akamai Technologies

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-04

Job specializations:

Software Development
Unix/Linux, Python, DevOps, Senior Developer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 210000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 210000.00 YEAR

Position: Senior Software Engineer (Reston or Cambridge)

The Senior Software Engineer will manage CI/CD pipelines, develop testing frameworks, and lead technical initiatives for custom government network platforms. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot system issues and implement secure, high-performance cloud solutions.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent. Proficiency in Linux/Unix, scripting languages like Python or Perl, and experience with CI/CD automation and security standards are required.

Key Skills

Linux
Unix
Python
Perl
Jenkins
CI/CD
Docker
No

SQL
Cloud storage
Networking protocols
Zero trust architecture
Public key infrastructure
Systems security
Security patching
Agile
Software engineering

Benefits

Healthcare
401k savings plan
Company holidays
Paid time off
Sick time
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Equity awards
Employee stock purchase plan

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