Senior Software Engineer – API for Cloud Networking

• Help build cloud platform functionality that sets up, manages, and protects networking in the Akamai Cloud
• Design and implement clean, robust, and performant REST APIs for customers and internal teams
• Develop and maintain internal libraries and microservices used by various Akamai teams
• Design, implement, review, document, and test high-quality Python code in collaboration with the team
• Review and contribute to architectural and design documents authored by other teams
• Mentor other developers and collaborate with leadership and non-developer stakeholders

• Background with mainstream programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, or Go
• Solid skills in writing, testing, and understanding complex software
• Experience designing and implementing REST APIs
• Experience with technical design, product specification reviews, projects, and backlog planning
• Ability to work productively with team members to identify and resolve issues collaboratively
• Good communication skills and experience communicating with leadership and non-developer stakeholders
• Experience mentoring other developers
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• English is the main working language
• Experience with Python, Docker, pytest, MySQL, SQLAlchemy, Flask, Prometheus, and Grafana is relevant; experience with all tools is not expected
• Experience developing microservices is a nice bonus

• Flexible work arrangements through Akamai's FlexBase program: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both
• Benefits supporting health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work