Build high-throughput REST APIs at Akamai using Python and Flask, with flexibility to work at home, in an office, or both. Lead backend architecture for critical platform infrastructure.
As a Senior II Software Engineer, you will design and implement scalable service layers for Akamai’s API Team. You will improve performance, establish API standards, and support fault-tolerant systems. The work includes SQLAlchemy, relational databases, authentication, and observability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect scalable, low-latency REST APIs using Python and Flask
- Design schemas and optimize SQLAlchemy database queries
- Establish engineering practices and mentor software engineers
- Implement authentication, rate limiting, and observability
- Define API contracts and integration workflows collaboratively
Requirements:
- Ten or more years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience with Python, Flask, SQLAlchemy, and relational databases
- Expertise in REST architecture, HTTP, API versioning, and security
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, cloud platforms, and containers
Apply backend architecture, Python, Flask, and API security expertise to Akamai’s distributed platform services and infrastructure.