Software Engineer II

Job Description

Are you a software developer who loves solving complex problems?

Would developing the enterprise level applications on cloud excite you?

Join Our Cloud Experience Engineering Team


Cloud Experience team builds the core interfaces that allow customers and developers to integrate seamlessly with Akamai. We work to enrich the compute experience of our customers. We provide tools that help customers validate safety and correctness of web properties. We provide edge diagnostics and enrich developer experience via APIs, CLI and Terraform.



Build out large scalable distributed systems


As a Software Engineer - II you will be a key part of a team. You will combine innovative in-house technology with cutting edge open-source projects.


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

• Taking ownership of product design, development of core application frameworks focusing on scalability, usability, performance, and robustness
• Building API and back-end functionality of our applications
• Bringing innovation from the marketplace, contributing to the wider community and striving for innovation
• Understanding the business domain deeply and work closely with business stakeholders

Do What You Love


To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 3+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Possess solid backend experience with Java, web application development, REST, microservices, spring boot and caching technologies.
• Possess good problem solving, analytical skills and is good with data structures and algorithms
• Have experience with design patterns, architecture patterns and test driven development.
• Have experience with Databases, JSON, containers, CI/CD tools, version control software (GIT), servers (i.e Tomcat, Jetty).
• Have an understanding of Agile methodologies such as Scrum and SDLC best practices

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

Benefits


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!