Overview As a Platform Software Engineer you will be focused on building highly usable, reliable, and scalable software solutions that will be at the forefront of handling customer engagements within the company. As an Engineer you will create sophisticated implementations primarily on the server side focusing on developing software the right way to maximize efficiency within the SDLC through automation. Delivery and Deployment is a critical part of Akamai’s ability to deliver high quality software incrementally and continuously. Responsibilites:

• Full-stack software development of Services and Web Applications: back-end and front-end
• Contribute to the overall design and architecture of the Luna Platform
• Develop Luna Platform components which will be utilized by Akamai’s engineering teams and customers
• Solve complex problems in a timely and accurate manner
• Analyze usage both qualitatively and quantitatively to improve overall system effectiveness
• Execute in a multi-disciplined environment in tight collaboration with other engineering teams, QA, OPS, product management, and technical writers.

Required Skills

• Java and Java Enterprise Edition 
• Web services such as REST
• SQL and no-SQL database systems
• Linux/Unix environments
• Perl/Python or any other scripting language 
• Java/Web application design patterns and frameworks, such as MVC, Spring or Hibernate 
• Docker Container Engine 
• Cluster Management and Orchestration Stack (Messos based frameworks, Docker Swarm Mode, etc.)
• Front-end technologies and frameworks such as JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS
• Knowledge of high availability architecture concept
• Ability to write test cases and understanding of testing frameworks
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum and ability to operate within short release cycles
• Desire to work in a collaborative, dynamic, team environment
• Passion to understand, learn and use new technologies
• Can-do, positive attitude