Software Engineer II - Remote

Do you like collaborating across teams to solve complex problems?

Do you enjoy solving large-scale systems problems?

Join Our Akamai Data Services Team

Join Akamai's Data Services team, developing cloud-native services for unmatched reliability and scalability. Leverage Akamai Cloud (formerly Linode), the world's most distributed edge cloud platform, to deliver advanced solutions.

Be Part of Enhancing Our Organization

As Software Engineer II, you'll build and maintain telemetry systems for Akamai's cloud platform. Collaborate in a Scrum team to design, develop, deploy, and maintain services for thousands of customers.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implement scalable, high-performance, and reliable observability tools to monitor and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Contributing effectively within cross-functional teams to foster a positive and productive team environment.
• Ensuring high-quality product delivery through robust testing and continuous integration practices
• Cloud-Native Development: Building data-intensive workloads/services with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Contributing to all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Identifying potential issues and areas for improvement within systems and processes, and implementing effective solutions.
• Staying updated on industry trends and technologies while adapting to evolving testing practices.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 24 years of experience with a bachelor's in CSE/IT and expertise in Go, Java, or Python.
• Have skills across SDLC, from development to testing, with experience in Kubernetes, Helm charts, Docker, and containerization technologies .
• Be familiar with building cloud-native services, infrastructure, and deployment practices, showcasing adaptability to various cloud environments.
• Have excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting abilities, effective communication, and collaboration skills.
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies in a changeable environment.
• Have experience in cloud-native app development, K8s, Helm, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), logging, monitoring, shell scripting, and CI/CD tools .

Work in a way that works for you

FlexBase, 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. FlexBase, 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.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're 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.

Working for you

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.

About us

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.

Join us

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!