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# Software Engineer II

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Dover, DE, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $171,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Golang
- **Published:** September 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3392070559&tx=JK1509FFK&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Have 2 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
 * Have experience working with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies in production environments
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the Go language and be comfortable leveraging Python or Bash for scripting needs
 * Possess knowledge using Linux-based operating systems and an understanding of basic security
 * Possess knowledge using Linux-based operating systems and an understanding of basic security principles
 * Have experience leveraging CI/CD tools to achieve good software development practices

## Description

As a Software Engineer II, you will be responsible for:

 * Working with your team on building requirements and functionalities to simplify users' experience leveraging the platform
 * Using development methodology and best practices to lead feature development from inception through design and into deployment
 * Creating and integrating cloud-native technologies and architectures
 * Collaborating with product owners, architects, developers, and test engineers to deliver solutions under an Agile development process focused on continuous deployment


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