Senior Lead Software Engineer II - Remote

Akamai • Cambridge, MA

9h • Remote

About The Position

Our team operates within the Zero Trust Security Group, developing advanced security solutions for government and defense customers. We build and operate secure, mission-critical platforms in highly regulated environments. As part of a global team, we design and deploy cloud-native and edge solutions that integrate with tactical networks, enterprise systems, and partner technologies.

As a Senior Lead Software Engineer II, you will lead a team of developers, build/maintain cloud services/web applications, focusing on FedRAMP standards. Working within a global team on advanced network security solutions, you will guide technical direction, drive architectural decisions, and help the team deliver secure, scalable systems in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Have 8+ years of experience with a degree in MTech/ME/BTech/BE in Computer Science or a related field
• Have experience with modern authorization mechanisms and modern identity management concepts
• Have experience in writing backend applications using Python / GoLang or similar
• Have a good understanding of microservices architecture, scalable architectures, and have work experience with RESTful APIs
• Be familiar with relational and non-relational databases, caching mechanisms, and service communications
• Demonstrate understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Have experience with Azure/AWS/GCP or other cloud-based development and high scale systems
• Be eligible to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Developing new products and enhancing our Zero Trust solution with new features
• Designing, developing, validating, maintaining, releasing, and operating NodeJS, Python and/or GoLang based backend services
• Reviewing and maintaining technical documents related to requirements, design, and architecture
• Taking full ownership of your areas of work from design to deployment
• Participating in technical meetings and bringing innovation into every solution shipped
• Tackling and successfully resolving difficult problems

Benefits

• healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• company holidays
• vacation (in the form of PTO)
• sick time
• family friendly benefits including parental leave
• employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees