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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Akamai Technologies
- **Location:** Salt Lake City, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $121,400 - $218,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Concurrent Computing, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Cassandra, Restful APIs, Golang
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CC32639A54AB4738BFF6AE5B5B271E78/job/

## About the Role

Would you enjoy working with diverse technologies and exercising multiple computer science techniques?

Would you like to solve technical challenges for our customers?, * Have 5+ years of software development experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

 * Demonstrate proficiency in Golang and great programming skills in Python.
 * Have experience developing RESTful APIs, HTTP services, and proxies.
 * Have solid knowledge of Linux internals, performance tuning, security, and networking.
 * Have a solid understanding of distributed systems and concurrent programming.
 * Have experience with NoSQL databases such as Cassandra and Redis, including data modeling.
 * Have experience integrating with AWS or other cloud platforms.
 * Have experience using AI-assisted development tools to write, review, and test code.

## Description

You will be developing using Golang/Python involving complex threat detection algorithms in an ultra-high traffic environment. You will be involved in creating both platform and product related services. You will work closely with Cloud Engineers, Product Engineers, Data science and DevOps to manage projects, provide creative solutions, and develop successful implementations.

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

 * Owning feature delivery from requirements and design through release.
 * Building modular infrastructure and product services.
 * Collaborating across teams to integrate existing components.
 * Serving as a SME for key components.
 * Mentoring junior engineers and promoting engineering best practices.