Software Engineer

Akamai

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you like collaborating across teams to solve complex problems? Would you enjoy making a difference to our customers' experience? Join our world-class Cloud Authorization team! Our Cloud Authorization team consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative individuals. We develop cloud-native services with high reliability and massive scale that comprise the underlying authorization service for Akamai's customer portals. Partner with the best Software Engineer is a role that requires technical skills, creativity, and a knack for solving thorny issues. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical systems written in Java or Python. These systems are essential to Akamai's customer portals and process millions of requests per day. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for: Working in all stages of software engineering, from concept and design through testing, documenting, and deployment Being flexible enough to multitask and deal with multiple urgent situations at a time Developing software according to the best coding standards Troubleshooting and solving technical issues Collaborating with the QA and SRE teams to ensure the quality and safety of our services Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Demonstrate proficiency in Java and experience working with Linux environments Demonstrate experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) Have an understanding of the development, management, and deployment of highly scalable cloud-native applications Understand Internet protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and TLS/SSL Collaborate and effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical and business challenges 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 [https://www.akamai.com/careers] Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! 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! Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. Compensation Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For US based candidates only - the base salary for this position ranges from $75,700 - $136,300/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. Compensation for candidates outside the US will vary. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of 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 including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Demonstrate proficiency in Java and experience working with Linux environments
Demonstrate experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL)
Have an understanding of the development, management, and deployment of highly scalable cloud-native applications
Understand Internet protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and TLS/SSL
Collaborate and effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical and business challenges

Responsibilities

Working in all stages of software engineering, from concept and design through testing, documenting, and deployment
Being flexible enough to multitask and deal with multiple urgent situations at a time
Developing software according to the best coding standards
Troubleshooting and solving technical issues
Collaborating with the QA and SRE teams to ensure the quality and safety of our services