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
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