Senior Software Engineer

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 work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to create innovative, powerful, scalable, highly reliable and secure systems at scale.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Akamai, you will design, build, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and user-friendly solutions. You'll collaborate across Akamai to gather requirements, architect solutions, implement features, and run unit testing to ensure high performance and maintainability. In this role, you stay ahead of emerging technologies, integrating them as needed to drive innovation and efficiency.

• Working with various groups within Akamai to gather requirements and collaborate with architects to build enterprise solutions to address requirements
• Creating new features, or enhance existing functionality, from design through testing and deployment
• Working in an agile sprint environment to deliver quality software on a regular and consistent basis
• Involving in enhancement and bug fixes of existing applications. Measuring, maintaining and optimizing distributed system performance
• Mentoring Junior Software Engineer on technology aspects
• Working in diverse nature of programming languages as needed

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5+ years of experience and a degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Be proficient in developing applications using Java,Spring, JavaScript & databases
• Have experience in working on front end technologies like Angular/bootstrap/ReactJS
• Have experience with one or more web programming languages e.g. Python, Perl, or PHP; exposure to AI technologies is a bonus
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to present to various stakeholders
• Be proficient in using build tools & Proficiency in Linux commands & Shell

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. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. 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.

At Akamai, 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.

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.

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.

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!