Senior Architect

Akamai • Cambridge, MA

2d • $169,300 - $304,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join the Network Operations Systems Group. Our team develops innovative solutions crucial to deploying and maintaining Akamai's global network which carries over 20% of the world's web traffic. We care about empowering Network Infrastructure, Operations and Engineering teams to work faster, reliably and more efficiently. We believe collaboration and continuous improvement lead to the best solutions. Shape Internet Security. You will be part of a diverse team that designs, develops and maintains high-reliability systems supporting Akamai's Connected Cloud of 300k+ servers located worldwide. As a Senior Architect, you will have an opportunity to work and collaborate in an international environment with cross-functional teams, including stakeholders and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions with a focus on automation, scalability and reliability.

Requirements

• Have 12 years experience and a Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent practical experience
• Have solid experience in distributed system architecture design and implementation, with a track record of delivering scalable, reliable, and secure solutions
• Present and support architectural and security designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams
• Have experience in software development life cycle including in the Unix/Linux environment

Responsibilities

• Working closely with product management and engineering teams to describe and design solutions aligned with Akamai's strategy and roadmap.
• Presenting and supporting architectural designs and technical visions to internal cross-functional teams
• Defining and implementing standards for systems design, development, comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices
• Designing reliable, high-quality, usable software that meets the needs of our business for robust, scalable, and highly available systems
• Conducting research on emerging trends and technologies related to network operations and automation

Benefits

• healthcare
• 401K savings plan
• company holidays
• vacation (in the form of PTO)
• sick time
• family friendly benefits including parental leave
• employee assistance program including a focus on mental and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior