Backend Engineer - Remote

Job Description

Are you excited to work with innovative security products?

Are you a developer who loves solving complex problems?

Join our Akamai Enterprise Security Group

We are changing how organizations protect their data centers and clouds from advanced threats. Our team boasts some of the most talented and experienced. cybersecurity and data center experts in the field.

Join Engineering Microsegmentation Team!

You will join a group of developers who design, architect, and develop the Guardicore segmentation features, that are being used by amazingly large customers, such as financial institutions, insurance, healthcare companies, etc.

As a Backend Engineer You Will Be Responsible For

• Leading new features and problem-solving from requirements to delivery and spanning a vast terrain of technologies.
• Writing reliable, efficient, secure, and scalable code.
• Coding in Python and GO as the main languages.
• Collaborating with different engineering teams, product teams, and operations.
• Communicating with our customers and leaving a continuous impact.
• Addressing complex software challenges at the forefront of today's technology.
  
  

Do What You Love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a B.Sc. in computer science or a relevant field or relevant military experience.
• Have 5+ years of experience in Backend Development using Python, Go, or comparable (Ruby/Java/C#/C++/Rust).
• Have experience working with one of the following technologies: Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, MongoDB, Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, celery, and big-data technologies..
• Have versatility and the ability to learn and become proficient in new subjects quickly.
• Be a problem solver and have a can-do approach.
• Have excellent communication skills and a collaboration-driven attitude
  
  

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.