Software Engineer II

Would you enjoy working with diverse technologies and exercising multiple computer science techniques?

Would you like to solve technical challenges for our customers?

Join our Infrastructure Security team!

The Security Technology Group is responsible for extensive testing across multiple technologies and Akamai systems. The group is focused on highly scalable and mission critical software for Akamai. Software includes Licensed video delivery and DNS based security products. We enabling our customers to provide high-quality streaming video and internet security to their end-users.

Partner with the best

The team works on a product that protects our customers from online threats, including phishing, ransomware, viruses. As well as all of the types of malware, to shield from identity and financial theft.

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

• Driving technology and architecture decisions across your code stack
• Having an understanding of Full-stack software development of Web Applications and Services (front-end and back-end)
• Developing tests, perform code reviews and work closely with QA team to ensure high quality code
• Focusing on applications best performance and quality
• Focusing on maximizing efficiency with the SDLC through automation
• Reviewing and creating business needs, requirements, technical specifications

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience with large-scale Cloud solutions and microservices architecture
• Have experience with design and the use of SQL/noSQL databases
• Have experience with Scrum or other Agile Software Development methodologies
• Have experience with developing and designing large scale distributed applications in Java
• Have experience with Spring and the use of REST principles and patterns
• Possess knowledge and experience with Docker, Kafka

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.



Akamai is committed to complying with COVID-19 requirements in the countries where it operates. For locations or roles subject to vaccination mandates, we require proof of vaccination, if permitted, as a condition of employment. We will provide additional details regarding our vaccine record submission protocols during the hiring and onboarding process.



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