Senior Software Engineer

Join Akamai’s Custom Government Engineering Team in the United States (onsite) to build and evolve secure, resilient, high-performance software delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage CI/CD pipelines, enhance software tools, and develop testing frameworks aligned to quality release standards
• Lead technical initiatives with ownership of the design, deployment, and ongoing evolution of custom government network platforms
• Design and develop next-generation capabilities for custom platform services in a collaborative environment
• Direct code reviews, apply security patches, and identify improvements for software delivery and system performance
• Coordinate cross-functional SDLC release cycles using modern Agile practices and AI-assisted workflows
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and SRE teams to investigate, troubleshoot, deploy, operate, and continuously improve solutions

Requirements

• 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Linux or Unix administration, configuration, system-level software development, and debugging tools
• Proficiency in Linux shell scripting and interpretive languages including Python or Perl
• Experience managing CI/CD automation pipelines using Jenkins or comparable continuous integration tooling
• Hands-on familiarity with Docker, NoSQL databases, cloud storage, and networking protocols
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), systems security, and security patching
• US Citizenship with eligibility to undergo the required security clearance process (active clearance not required)

Technologies

• Linux, Unix, Linux shell scripting
• Python, Perl
• CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins
• Docker
• NoSQL databases, cloud storage
• Networking protocols
• Zero Trust Architecture, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), security patching
• Agile, AI-assisted workflows, SDLC

Compensation

• US-based candidates: $121,400 - $218,600 per year (base salary)
• Salary determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location
• Candidates outside the US: compensation varies
• Compensation package may include incentive compensation (annual bonus or incentives), equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Eligibility requirements apply

Benefits

• Healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• Company holidays
• Vacation in the form of PTO
• Sick time
• Family friendly benefits including parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on mental and financial wellness
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Incentive compensation opportunities (annual bonus or incentives)
• Industry-leading benefits

Work Arrangement

• FlexBase supports working from home, the office, or a combination