Senior Software Engineer II- Remote

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 II Software Engineer, you will develop and maintain cloud services and web applications, focusing on FedRAMP standards. Working within a global team on advanced network security solutions, you will enjoy challenges in an exciting, dynamic learning environment.

• Developing new products and enhancing our Zero Trust solution with new features
• Designing, developing, validating, maintaining, releasing, and operating GoLang and/or Python based backend services
• Taking full ownership of your areas of work from design to deployment
• Participating in technical meetings and bringing innovation into every solution shipped
• Tackling and successfully resolving difficult problems

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

• Your health
• Your finances
• Your family
• Your time at work
• Your time pursuing other endeavors

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $146,400 - $263,600/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness;
Eligibility requirements apply.

• Job Identification 2659
• Posting Date 03/27/2026, 04:39 PM
• Locations 145 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02142, US (Remote)

Akamai Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. 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, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.