Senior Lead Software Engineer II - Remote

Job Description

Are you excited to work on innovative enterprise security products? Are you passionate about developing top‑of‑the line applications using cutting‑edge technologies? Join our team. Our team operates within the Zero Trust Security Group, developing advanced security solutions for government and defense customers. We build and operate secure, mission‑critical platforms in highly regulated environments. As part of a global team we design and deploy cloud‑native and edge solutions that integrate with tactical networks, enterprise systems, and partner technologies.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer II, you will lead a team of developers, build and maintain cloud services/web applications with a focus on FedRAMP standards. Working within a global team on advanced network security solutions, you will guide technical direction, drive architectural decisions, and help the team deliver secure, scalable systems in a dynamic environment.

• Develop new products and enhance our Zero Trust solution with new features.
• Design, develop, validate, maintain, release, and operate NodeJS, Python and/or GoLang based backend services.
• Review and maintain technical documents related to requirements, design, and architecture.
• Take full ownership of areas of work from design to deployment.
• Participate in technical meetings and bring innovation into every solution shipped.
• Tackle and successfully resolve difficult problems.

• 8+ years of experience with a degree in MTech/ME/BTech/BE in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with modern authorization mechanisms and modern identity management concepts.
• Experience writing backend applications using Python, GoLang or similar.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture, scalable architectures, and experience with RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with relational and non‑relational databases, caching mechanisms, and service communications.
• Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, GCP or other cloud‑based development and high‑scale systems.
• Eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

The Flex Base, Akamai’s Global Flexible Working Program, offers flexible workplace options. About 95% of employees can choose to work from home, the office, or a hybrid arrangement.

Akamai provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and wellness services.
• Financial planning and retirement products.
• Family care and parental leave.
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling.
• Employee assistance programs and mental health resources.

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure digital experiences for billions of people each day.

We value diversity and are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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, veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

For U.S. based candidates, the base salary ranges from $146,400–$263,600 per year. Other compensation may include quarterly bonus, equity awards, and an employee stock purchase plan. Eligibility requirements apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.