Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance backend systems .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$120,400 - CA$216,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing high-performance backend systems, with a strong focus on RESTful architecture, Python, and Flask. Proven ability to mentor engineers and establish best practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Python ProgrammingFlask FrameworkRESTful ArchitectureSQLAlchemyCI/CD Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Backend System DesignDatabase Query OptimizationAPI VersioningAuthentication ImplementationFault-Tolerant System DesignDistributed SystemsEvent-Driven ArchitectureAutomated TestingObservability ToolingGit Workflows

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Cloud PlatformsContainerization Technologies

Industry Keywords

High-Performance SystemsLow-Latency APIsEngineering Best PracticesRate LimitingCircuit BreakersDefensive ValidationAPI ContractsIntegration WorkflowsAI ToolingBackground Processing Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsFlaskPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of high-performance backend systems
Architect, build, and evolve scalable, low-latency REST APIs and service layers using Python and Flask
Design robust schemas and optimize database queries using SQLAlchemy
Lead technical design reviews and establish engineering best practices
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers
Implement authentication, rate limiting, and observability across distributed backend services
Design fault-tolerant backend services using circuit breakers and defensive validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API contracts, architecture patterns, and integration workflows
Improve system performance and drive fault-tolerant system design

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience with Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, and relational databases
Deep expertise in RESTful architecture, HTTP protocols, API versioning, and security best practices
Proficiency in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and containerization technologies
Understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, automated testing, and observability tooling
Knowledge of AI tooling, agentic workflows, transformer architectures, and background processing systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus or incentives
Equity awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Healthcare
401K savings plan
Company holidays
Vacation (in the form of PTO)
Sick time
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Mental and financial wellness support
Flexible work arrangements through FlexBase: work at home, in an office, or a combination of both