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Senior Software Engineer - Akamai
Software Engineer
Lead the design and development of scalable web services and APIs, driving innovation on a compute platform that powers next‑generation applications using Java, Python, and cloud technologies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high‑performance web services and APIs that serve millions of requests daily.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define product requirements and translate them into robust, maintainable code.
- Design scalable, fault‑tolerant solutions on AWS, leveraging services such as EC2, Lambda, and RDS.
- Containerize applications with Docker and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes.
- Write comprehensive unit, integration, and performance tests; enforce code quality through CI/CD pipelines.
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to uphold engineering excellence.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in a cloud‑native environment.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Python, with a deep understanding of RESTful API design.
- Hands‑on experience with AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for building reliable, scalable systems.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
javapythonawsdockerkubernetes