Software Engineer II

Does the opportunity to develop and produce high performance
systems excite you?

Do you thrive when given the freedom to innovate?

Join our world-class Edge Technology organization

The Edge Platform team develops and operates a global platform supporting all products. It designs and deploys hardware, software, and networks to ensure performance. As a Software Engineer II, work on high-reliability systems managing security certificates and configurations. Collaborate with teams requiring secure delivery, building scalable, resilient, and high-performing systems shaping the Internet's future.

Partner with the best

As a Software Engineer II, develop reliable, high-throughput systems managing security certificates and configurations. Support internal teams requiring secure delivery. Build scalable systems emphasizing resilience and performance.

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

• Designing and developing systems capable of handling tens of thousands of concurrent operations
• Developing software to make efficient use of Relational Database Management Systems and NoSQL databases
• Creating new features from scratch, enhancing existing features and optimizing existing functionality
• Following good development methodology, including collaboration with testing and SQA departments to successfully deploy new system components

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 2+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Have solid experience in Java and Scala, familiarity with Python, C++, or Bash in Linux/Unix environments
• Have hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot frameworks for building scalable backend applications
• Be familiar with UI technologies and have hands-on experience working with Angular for front-end development
• Have experience with containerization tools such as Docker; exposure to cloud platforms like Azure
• Demonstrate experience using SQL, relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Postgres), and NoSQL databases.
• Utilize version control systems like Git and project tracking tools such as Jira effectively.
• Have solid written, verbal communication and presentation skills and some experience with working in agile teams

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!