Akamai Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies • $130K — $155K *
Cambridge, MA 02139In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Strong backend development skills in Python
  • Proficiency in modern web technologies including JavaScript or TypeScript and React
  • Knowledge of Internet protocols (HTTP, DNS, TLS/SSL)
  • Willingness to learn new frameworks and languages
  • Effective communication skills for stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement frontend applications and API services for cloud management
  • Integrate applications with platform services across Akamai's cloud ecosystem
  • Troubleshoot complex technical challenges to enhance application quality
  • Drive improvements in application maintainability and performance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud management solutions
  • Collaborative environment with both technical and non-technical teams
  • Focus on learning and professional growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Software Engineer Senior, you will be responsible for:
  • Designing and implementing frontend applications and supporting API services for cloud management solutions
  • Integrating applications with platform services and downstream systems across Akamai's cloud ecosystem
  • Troubleshooting complex technical challenges and driving improvements to application quality, maintainability, and performance

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:
  • Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Demonstrate strong professional experience developing backend services using Python
  • Possess experience building modern web applications using JavaScript or TypeScript and frontend frameworks such as React
  • Have good knowledge of Internet protocols such as HTTP, DNS, and TLS/SSL
  • Have willingness to learn new frameworks and programming languages
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

About Akamai Technologies

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is a global content delivery network (CDN), cybersecurity, and cloud service company. The company provides web and mobile performance solutions, cloud security solutions, enterprise access solutions, and video delivery solutions. Akamai was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The company serves a wide range of industries, including media and entertainment, gaming, software, financial services, healthcare, and others. Akamai is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol AKAM.
Learn more about Akamai Technologies
Size
8,700 employees
Market Cap
$13 billion
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
$557 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+8.1%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ
AKAM
* Ladders Estimates

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