.Do you want to help design and implement the next generation of cloud computing?Do you want to create new networking products that enable customers to better use the Akamai Connected Cloud?Join our Cloud Networking Products team!We are a team of 12 software engineers specializing in networking software.
The team is self-organizing and can impact product requirements and decisions.
As part of Akamai's Cloud Compute team, we enable customers to secure and isolate their resources and workloads on the Akamai Connected Cloud, by designing and implementing networking products such as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloud Firewall, and VLAN.
This role offers a unique opportunity to write production-quality software in the networking domain.Shape the future of the Akamai Connected CloudYou will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Akamai's growing cloud offerings, leveraging your skills in system design, programming, and debugging.
You must have a passion to get things done quickly and get them done right.As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for: Helping build out cloud platform functionality that sets up, manages, and protects networking in the Akamai Connected Cloud.Building the core backend software components in Go, and building our frontend API in Python.Working on and extending our local Linux container network development environment.Designing, implementing, reviewing, documenting, and testing high-quality code in close collaboration with your team.Working closely with local peers, and coordinating with teams globally as part of building on new features or dealing with bugs from users.To be successful in this role you will: Have solid skills in writing, testing, and understanding complex computer software.Have experience with object-oriented programming languages.Have experience or an interest in developing in Python and/or Go.Be able to work productively with team members to identify and resolve issues in a collaborative manner.Work in a way that works for youFlexBase, 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.What makes Akamai a great place to workConnect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
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