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
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: Scripting or programming (Python, Terraform, or similar) CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar) 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 Benefits at
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