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Senior Lead Software Engineer II - Akamai
Software Engineer
Lead a high‑performing team building secure, cloud‑native and edge solutions for government and defense customers, leveraging Python, Go, AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform and advanced CI/CD practices.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and deliver secure, cloud‑native and edge platforms for mission‑critical government and defense workloads.
- Lead a cross‑functional team of developers, guiding design, code quality, and best practices.
- Drive continuous integration and delivery pipelines using AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform to ensure rapid, reliable releases.
- Collaborate with security, compliance, and operations teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements.
- Mentor team members, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and high performance.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on security and cloud technologies.
- Proficiency in Python and Go, with hands‑on experience building scalable, secure services.
- Deep knowledge of AWS services, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD tooling.
- Experience designing and operating systems in highly regulated environments (e.g., DoD, FedRAMP).
- Excellent communication skills and a proven track record of leading technical teams.
Skills
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