Our Cloud Technology Groups Compute division, formerly Linode, consists of collaborative, inclusive, and creative teams. Computes Cloud-Native team is a software development team focused on creating managed cloud-native services for the public cloud market. This is an opportunity to constantly learn about integrating open source technologies on top of a complex infrastructure to supply simple-to-use, managed services to the public.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will perpetually learn, exhibit ingenuity in solutions, advocate for diverse opinions, collaborate, grow, be goal-driven, love coding, and help sustain an exceptional work environment. Our closely knit team focuses on agile development methodologies. We encourage and reward curiosity, ingenuity, and technical excellence. If you enjoy working on interesting projects that have a big impact, join our team!
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:
• Designing and implementing software that leverages cloud-native architectures.
• Taking ownership of technical and product innovation, exercising design thinking, analyzing systems, and recommending solutions.
• Enabling a simple and seamless way for our customers to deploy and integrate with various cloud-native services.
• Collaborating with engineering teams in an Agile environment to sustain a product portfolio.
• Working in an environment that fosters innovative solutions, rapid development cycles, and open communication
Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:
• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or its equivalent.
• Have experience building managed services at scale.
• Have experience with Kubernetes, container runtimes and orchestrators.
• Demonstrate good experience with Go, Python, C, or Bash.
• Be familiar with software development methodologies and product life cycles through build, test, deploy, and iterative environments.
FlexBase, Akamais 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.
We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.
At Akamai, were 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, youll 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
