Job Description

Would you like to create software having impact on the largest network in the world?

Would you like to create end-to-end software solutions?

Join our Network Software Automation Team!

Network Software Automation team designs and develops software that automates network configuration and monitoring. We work at a massive scale, solving complex engineering challenges, shaping the next generation of network automation. We provide a space to learn, grow, and make a real impact on global-scale automation.

Partner with the best

You will participate in the full software development life cycle of our cutting-edge network automation software. This role offers modern tech stack, collaborate with teams globally, and handle meaningful engineering challenges that affect one of the largest networks on the globe.

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

• Designing, developing, testing and deploying highly scalable and secure software for Network Configuration and Monitoring
• Collaborating with various Akamai teams
• Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a solid background in Python programming (with REST API and SQL)
• Have a good knowledge about L2/L3 Computer Networks (CDN and Carrier peering)
• Possess knowledge of frontend technologies like JavaScript with React
• Have a familiarity with Linux environment and internals
• Have experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools like Jenkins and Docker
• Communicate effectively in English, both spoken and written

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.

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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!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, 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.

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