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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $138,237.0 - $218,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Computing Platforms, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Custom Software, Data Structures, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Github, Hibernate (Java), Internet Security, Spring Framework, JSON, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, MySQL, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, E2e Testing, Akamai, Shell Script, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SQL Databases, ReactJS, Deep Learning, Git, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F32E606D2D79457787CE7198A0C436B3/job/

## About the Role

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Engineering Science, Information Systems, IT, or Telecommunications, plus one (1) year of experience in the job offered or closely related engineer role.

Must have: One (1) year of experience with the following: Object oriented programming, machine learning, deep learning, or APIs; Spring, shell scripting, bash, linux, unix, or microservices; SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL; C, C++, Java, Javascript, Python, PERL, or JSON; Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Hibernate, or advanced data structures; and Jira, Jenkins, Angular, React, Git, or Github.

## Description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is hiring for the following role in Cambridge, MA (multiple openings): Senior Software Engineer Perform software engineering duties in furtherance of design and implementation of custom software applications in the realms of internet security, content delivery, APIs, machine learning, and/or cloud computing; design, implement, automate, and support all aspects of the product; participate in the architecture, design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and support of software solutions; develop new applications, improve current systems and bring new capabilities to our customers; contribute to our automated test suite, including unit, functional, integration, and end-to-end tests in labs and QA environments; improve current functionality and bring new features to the software platform. Telecommuting permitted from anywhere within the United States.[AG1434]


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