• Owning underlying infrastructure and telemetry applications for Infrastructure Security, ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency
• Scaling, maintaining, and enhancing core infrastructure security solutions by developing and optimizing backend systems
• Growing and maintaining our On-Prem Kubernetes platform to ensure fault tolerance, scalability, and efficient resource use
• Mentoring and leading junior engineers by conducting technical workshops and fostering a culture of continuous improvement/collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Have 5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in computer science or its equivalent
• Be proficient in Python or Golang for backend development, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and performance
• Have hands-on experience with Kubernetes, specifically in managing and growing on-prem deployments to support fault tolerance, scalability, and efficient resource use
• Have experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or ClickHouse for managing and optimizing data storage /retrieval
• Possess an understanding of networking principles
• Demonstrate experience with Layer 2-4 networking, contributing to effective routing, load balancing, and DDoS mitigation solutions

Preferred Qualifications

NA

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.

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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.

Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $106,600 - $221,400/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of an 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 focusing on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.