Software Engineer

Overview

The Global Services Engineering Team creates and maintains applications enabling Global Services teams to deliver value and make informed, data-driven decisions. These tools provide insights for business leaders to understand operations, enhance decision-making, and improve business visibility. Additionally, they offer analytical intelligence to address customer needs proactively and identify new opportunities for organizational growth and success.

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You will be part of a global engineering team responsible for building and maintaining web-based applications that drive automation and efficiency.

As a Software Engineer, You Will Be Responsible For

• Designing, building and maintaining a range of web-based applications while following best-practices and methodologies in SDLC.
• Collaborating closely with the Project Management, Engineering and Testing teams
• Supporting existing applications and components - monitor, troubleshoot, correct software bugs/errors and implement enhancements
• Engaging in infrastructure oversight, security administration, and managing risk alongside compliance responsibilities.
• Maintaining DevOps tool chain, including CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools, while managing incidents and performing root cause analysis.
• Automating processes and typical workflows to enhance operational efficiency and improve overall effectiveness.
  
  

To be successful in this role you will:

• Possess at least 2 years experience creating web applications using Java, Python, or GoLang, following established development practices and methodologies.
• Demonstrate expertise in Linux and familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible technologies.
• Possess expertise in databases like PostGres and MySQL, with proficiency in front-end web development using ReactJS, Angular, HTML, and CSS.
• Work with cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, demonstrating expertise in modern cloud-based technologies and solutions.
• Demonstrate expertise with dashboard tools like Grafana or Kibana and familiarity with Spark, Hadoop, and ElasticSearch for monitoring.
• Demonstrate expertise in system administration, including server provisioning, database deployment, security monitoring, system patching, and network connectivity management.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate seamlessly with teams, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure productive and efficient interactions.
  
  

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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Benefits

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.

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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!