Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform - Remote

Do you love Big Data Development and are a team player?

Would you like to work with cutting-edge technology?

Join our world-class Platform team

Our CTG (Cloud Technology group) develops and operates multiple services deployed on the cloud. These services collect, process, and store data about every transaction that is executed on Akamai edge. The Data is being consumed for the purposes of business analytics and decisions support, customer analytics, Akamai's cost structure management & Akamai's network management.

Make a global impact

You will work with talented team members that develop a Data Warehouse, which provides support for ingesting massive data volumes and executing Big Data analytical queries on that data. Technology stack that we use include Spark and Spark Structured Streaming, Kubernetes on Cloud (Azure - AKS), Spring, Prometheus, Grafana, In-house implementations and more.

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

• Designing, developing and rolling out Big Data systems and services
• Collaborating with other teams to deliver to market mission critical data systems
• Developing new and enhancing existing capabilities within data warehousing services
• Following SW development methodology best practices
• Handling feature development from idea inception through design and testing to operational deployment
• Working on projects that focus on system scalability, performance and security

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have 5 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field OR
• Have 3 years of relevant experience and a Master's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Have experience developing Java or Scala software
• Demonstrate solid communication skills and be able to present to various stakeholders
• Be a self-starter, proactively taking the initiative to solving problems and motivation to improve results
• Need to accommodate a work schedule aligned with the East Coast business hours

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.

Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work

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

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!

Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status.

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Compensation

Akamai is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary for this position ranges from $113,430 - $170,043/year; a candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Akamai provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation (in the form of PTO), sick time, family friendly benefits including parental leave and an employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness; Eligibility requirements apply.