Job DescriptionAre you passionate about distributed platforms and solving technology problems on a large scale?Do you want to work with Big Data systems?Join Our Data Experience TeamThe Data Experience Team owns and operates systems that are used across Akamai for log delivery, analytics, reporting and alerting. These systems currently receive over 7PB/day of data and process over 5 trillion records per day. Our code helps to run one of the largest distributed systems in the world.Partner with the bestOur team is collaborative, inclusive, and creative. We develop applications and services to empower our customers. In this role you will gather requirements, design, implement, and maintain services. The services used to provide customer-facing reports and alerts. These features are vital to understand and optimize Akamai products' performance and consumption.As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for-
Developing and integrating backend systems and frontend applications
Building features that allow customers understand their products and performance
Solving complex problems in a timely and accurate manner through development, automation and systems programming
Working in a cross-functional team where quality and availability are key capabilities that are shared across all team members
Do What You LoveTo be successful in this role you will-
Demonstrate frontend application development experience (using JavaScript, TypeScript and Angular or similar frameworks)
Be familiar with developing backend applications (using Java and Node.js)
Have experience building Web services using technologies such as REST, Linux/Unix environments, SQL and/or no-SQL database systems
Show ability to monitor applications with complex deployment scheme (Grafana, Prometheus)
Display excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Be a good team player, enjoy collaborating and solving problems with others
Demonstrate written, verbal and presentation skills in English
Work in a way that works for youFlexBase, 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 workConnect 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 youAt 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 UsAkamai 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 usAre 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.
