Akamai Engineer (Automation & Edge Platform)

About the role

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

• 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)
  • Policy-driven automation (e.g., validation checks, guardrails)
  • DNS and certificate lifecycle management
  • Familiarity with Agile delivery models and enterprise change management processes