Software Engineer II (Python) - Remote - Poland

Do you have a passion for network engineering technologies?

Are you an engineer who loves solving complex problems?

Join our Network Software Engineering Team!

Infrastructure Engineering & Operations organization builds and maintains Akamai's Platform. It's one of the largest distributed platforms in the world. Our Network Software Engineering team is responsible for designing and developing networking software running on Akamai switches, routers, and servers. We also develop software for network configuration and monitoring.

Partner with the best

You will participate in full software development life cycle of our cutting-edge networking software. Starting from designing software architecture, through development, testing, deployments and finishing with monitoring production behavior and performance metrics.

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing software according to highest standards.
• Collaborating with various Akamai teams and industry partners.
• Learning about our distributed systems, products, and the technical stack as necessary for your role.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have solid background in Python programming (with REST API and SQL)
• Possess good knowledge about L2/L3 Computer Networks
• Be familiar with Linux environment and internals
• Know other programming languages (C/C++, golang)
• Have experience with DevOps and CI/CD processes and tools (Jenkins, Docker)
• Be proficient in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

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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!