Cloud Security Intelligence group is part of the larger Security Technology Group which has a range of products Adaptive Security Engine, Kona Site Defender, Kona DDoS Defender, Bot Manager, Web Application Protector, Site Shield, and Page Integrity Manager. These provide distributed protection from both DDoS and application & API specific web attacks with on-demand scalability
Develop and maintain products in a big data environmentAs a Big Data Software Engineer in Cloud Security Intelligence group, you will explore a real big data environment and learn what massive data volumes mean. You will design and implement software that brings new functionality, increased reliability and enhanced scalability.
What will you do as part of your job:
- Designing, developing and maintaining Big Data solutions
- Interacting with research, development, product management, architecture, QA, and support teams throughout the product lifecycle.
- Understanding and resolving complex technical problems
- Working with cutting-edge technologies on a cloud environment
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have at least 3 years of relevant coding experience in Java/Scala or other relevant coding languages
- Have experience in distributed computing preferably Spark development.
- Have experience in designing, building and maintaining enterprise systems in a big data environment preferably on public cloud.
- Have experience with Kubernetes & Kafka
- Have a B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent practical experience as a software engineer
We recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.
This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
Working with us
At Akamai, we’re curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you’ll thrive here.
Working for you
At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:
- Your health
- Your finances
- Your family
- Your time at work
- Your time pursuing other endeavors
Skills Required
- At least 3 years coding experience in Java, Scala, or other relevant languages
- Experience in distributed computing
- Spark development
- Experience designing, building and maintaining enterprise systems in a big data environment
- Experience on public cloud
- Experience with Kubernetes and Kafka
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Akamai Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Akamai Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Akamai Technologies.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO in the U.S., wellness days, paid volunteering time, and the FlexBase model contribute to broad time‑off flexibility. These practices are described as supporting strong work‑life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous paid parental leaves, paid family care leave, subsidized backup childcare, and inclusive family‑building benefits via Carrot form a comprehensive family support suite. Coverage spans fertility support through caregiving resources.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a substantial company match and immediate vesting, plus Roth and Mega Backdoor Roth options, underpin long‑term savings. These features provide reliable long‑term savings opportunities.
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What We Do
At Akamai, we make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day. Every moment, billions of people, all over the world, are using the internet to shop, play games, look after finances, learn remotely, share videos, connect across the world, and so much more. These life-shaping digital experiences wouldn’t be possible without Akamai. We power and protect life online. It’s an extraordinary mission, and our global teams achieve it by solving the toughest challenges, and turning the impossible into the possible. With the world’s most distributed compute platform — from cloud to edge — we make it easy for businesses to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away. That’s why innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences. Thanks to our world’s most distributed platform for cloud computing, security, and content delivery. Akamai keeps applications and experiences closer and threats farther away. Devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology, we’re always pushing ground-breaking ideas and driving innovation. Do you want to power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges with us? Be part of an amazing team!
Why Work With Us
Our people are devoted, determined problem-solvers who share a passion for technology. We find solutions through persistence, and push ground-breaking ideas forward with urgency and courage. This creates an environment where we harness creative energy and drive innovation. We are inclusive and diverse, and we love to collaborate across the world.
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