Senior Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

. Contribute to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • PolandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing scalable data streaming solutions, with a strong focus on performance metrics, observability, and automation. Proficient in DevOps practices and tools, ensuring seamless software delivery and operational efficiency.

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Data Streaming ServicesDevOps PracticesPerformance AnalyticsDistributed SystemsSQL

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Hard Skills

GolangPythonJavaC/C++JavaScriptBash ScriptingSQLREST API DesignLinux NetworkingTroubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

JenkinsHelmAnsibleTerraformPuppetPrometheusDataDogHadoopSpark

Industry Keywords

CI/CDObservabilityPerformance MetricsZero Human EngagementThree 9's Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleDistributed SystemsHadoopJavaJavaScriptJenkinsLinuxPrometheusPuppetPythonSparkSQLTCP/IPTerraformC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the design and implementation of highly available, scalable, and performant solutions
Build, integrate, support, and improve data streaming services on the Akamai Platform, focusing on performance metrics collection and analysis
Design and develop DevOps tools to make the software delivery system run seamlessly
Develop processes and tools to monitor, analyze, maintain, and improve streaming data pipeline usability and observability
Develop and implement procedures for automating operational tasks and achieving zero human engagement
Enhance platform core services for a data streaming platform targeting 100% availability and three 9's performance and reliability
Collaborate with software and platform engineers in the Data Engineering team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience and a Bachelor diploma in Computer Science or another related field or its equivalent
Experience with SQL and software development using at least 2 of Golang, Python, Java, C/C++, or JavaScript
5+ years of experience with distributed systems, Linux networking, TCP/IP, SSH, SSL, and HTTP protocols
3+ years of experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Helm, Ansible, Terraform, and Puppet
3+ years of experience with observability, performance analytics, and security tools such as Prometheus and DataDog
Experience with big data platforms such as Hadoop and Spark and their design principles
Skills in bash scripting, SQL, and REST API design
Ability to troubleshoot complex production issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

FlexBase global flexible working program allowing eligible employees to work from home, from the office, or both in the advertised country
Benefits covering health, finances, family, time at work, and time pursuing other endeavours
Benefit plan options designed to meet individual needs and budget
Opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things