Akamai Engineer

The Akamai Engineer (Automation & Edge Platform) is an experienced professional responsible for designing, automating, and supporting Akamai edge services that enable secure, reliable, and scalable delivery of Client s internet-facing applications.

This role operates as a contributor, applying hands-on expertise within a complex platform while collaborating across teams to improve processes, drive automation, and ensure alignment with operational and business goals.

Responsibilities

Akamai Platform Engineering

• Configure and manage Akamai services including edge properties, routing, and security controls
• Support onboarding of applications to the Akamai platform and ensure adherence to standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting application performance, availability, or security

Automation & Workflow Enablement

• Develop and maintain automation solutions for Akamai platform provisioning and configuration
• Integrate Akamai capabilities into CI/CD pipelines using APIs and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Support and enhance governed workflows (e.g., GitHub pipelines, validation checks, approval gates)
• Reduce manual effort by identifying repeatable processes and implementing automation

Operational Support & Reliability

• Support production operations and participate in incident response related to edge services
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to improvements in platform stability and efficiency
• Ensure deployments align with change management, risk, and compliance standards

Collaboration & Cross-Team Enablement

• Collaborate with application, network, and security teams to deliver Akamai-based solutions
• Provide guidance and support to teams adopting Akamai automation workflows
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure solutions align with team and department goals

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Stay current with Akamai capabilities, automation tools, and industry best practices
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, security, and operational efficiency
• Contribute ideas for process enhancements and automation opportunities across the team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 3 5+ years of experience in network engineering, DevOps, or platform engineering

Experience with:

o Scripting or programming (Python, Terraform, or similar)

o CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar)

o API-based automation

• Hands-on experience with CDN, edge, or application delivery platforms (Akamai preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• Akamai Property Manager, Edge DNS, or security services (WAF, DDoS, Bot Management)
• oPolicy-driven automation (e.g., validation checks, guardrails)
• DNS and certificate lifecycle management
• Familiarity with Agile delivery models and enterprise change management processes