Senior Software Engineer - Remote

Would shaping the development of web services and applications excite you?

Would you like to create a seamless experience for customers?

Join our Compute Web Team!

Our team's mission is to accelerate innovation by making computing simple, scalable, accessible, and affordable for all. We provide the infrastructure and services that enable developers to build next generation applications.

We take ownership of the design and development of core interfaces, applications, APIs and services. We create an experience that allows customers and internal stakeholders to build software using the best technologies.

Partner with the best

In this role, you'll work on the Linode API on our Compute team. You'll work closely with the Cloud Manager team to accomplish new and exciting infinitives. Our work environment nurtures rapid development cycles, and open communication. We're a close-knit team with a focus on agile development and innovative solutions

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

• Designing and developing web-based application backends for Akamai's internal and external customers utilizing Python based components and tools, including Flask, nginx and others.
• Creating the underlying API functionality via our REST API
• Providing technical leadership as part of code reviews, design reviews and the mentoring of junior team members
• Contributing to enhanced production support and effective resolution of complex issues impacting groups of systems
• Partnering with cross-functional teams to develop new tools and features while solving technical problems
• Improving application performance, features, and reliability
• Evaluating future technology and library choices

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Demonstrate extensive experience with the full software development life cycle including code reviews, release management and support
• Show experience developing software Python or other similar programming language
• Have experience with web application development, design patterns and frameworks such as RESTful APIs, ORM layers, etc
• Have experience with and knowledge of databases
• Have excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, particularly in advanced SQL, while being a team player

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!

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.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $106,600 - $221,400/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. 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.