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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** AKAMAI ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $76,000.0 - $136,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Big Data, Unix, Cloud Computing, Code Reuse, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed Data Store, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Akamai, Shell Script, Software Construction, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Apache Flink, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/software-engineer-netstats-engineering/11095081?handler=ApplyRedirect

## About the Role

* Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
 * Possess solid proficiency in Python programming and scripting
 * Have understanding of SQL, data modeling, and relational database systems
 * Be familiar with ETL/ELT concepts and workflow orchestration systems
 * Demonstrate experience working in Unix or Linux environments with shell scripting
 * Be knowledgeable about distributed data frameworks like Spark, Flink, or Airflow

## Description

Design and maintain large-scale ETL/ELT data pipelines using Python, Airflow, Spark, and Flink. Process and transform massive datasets, develop data models for analytics and dashboards, automate workflows in Unix/Linux environments, and debug distributed systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy, reliability, scalability, and availability across Akamai's global network.
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Are you looking to build a high-performing data infrastructure team?

Do you want to power the engine behind global internet scale?

Join our team

Akamai's Netstats Engineering team builds and maintains large-scale data infrastructure. We design and process data systems handling trillions of records and terabytes of data. Our team ensures accuracy, reliability, and performance across Akamai's global network. You will work with skilled engineers on next-generation edge intelligence platforms.

Partner with the best

As a Software Engineer, you will design and develop data pipelines using Python and Airflow. You will optimize data flows and process datasets using Spark, Flink, and enterprise databases. Additionally, you will automate workflows and debug systems using shell scripting in Unix environments.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

 * Designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, Airflow, and internal data frameworks
 * Processing and transforming large datasets to enable high-quality analytics and reporting
 * Developing and optimizing data models to support business-critical applications and dashboards
 * Writing efficient, scalable, and reusable code while following software engineering best practices
 * Utilizing Unix or Linux environments for data automation, scripting, and system debugging
 * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and availability


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