Site Reliability Engineer Senior II – Remote

Does shaping the next generation managed Kubernetes cloud market excite you?
Do you have a passion for cutting edge technologies and tackling distributed system problems?
Join our highly skilled Cloud Native SRE Team!
Our team shapes the future of our fully managed Kubernetes service, focusing on scalability, automation, and cloud-native technologies to build resilient infrastructure that empowers developers worldwide. We do this while maintaining Akamai’s mission to make life better for billions of people, billions of times a day
Partner with the best
In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive best practices in reliability, observability, and automation to ensure top-tier performance and uptime. You’ll create tools to automate the deployment, monitoring and management of the platform. You’ll work with open-source technologies as well as Akamai developed tools to maintain the reliability of the computing infrastructure.
As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer – Cloud Native, you will be responsible for:

Automating deployment workflows with shell/python and Saltstack/Argo CD

Collaborating on the roadmap for critical enterprise features expected from a public managed Kubernetes platform.

Deploying Infrastructure As Code using terraform

Developing monitoring solutions based on Prometheus metrics and Grafana dashboards.

Defining reliability requirements and performance metrics for Akamai’s cloud computing infrastructure.

Collaborating in CI/CD pipeline ensuring a safe and reliable release cycle.

Do what you love
To be successful in this role you will:

Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.

Have 5+ years as a Site Reliability Engineer or a similar with a focus on cloud-native technologies.

Have proficiency in programming and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go, Shell).

Have experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Github Actions workflow, GitLab CI/CD).

Have familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

Have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Have exellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Work in a way that works for you
FlexBase, Akamai’s Global Flexible Working Program, is based on the principles that are helping us create the best workplace in the world. When our colleagues said that flexible working was important to them, we listened. We also know flexible working is important to many of the incredible people considering joining Akamai. FlexBase, gives 95% of employees the choice to work from their home, their office, or both (in the country advertised). This permanent workplace flexibility program is consistent and fair globally, to help us find incredible talent, virtually anywhere. We are happy to discuss working options for this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more detail when you apply.
what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like!
We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.
At Akamai, we’re curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, you’ll thrive here.
Working for you
At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life:

Your health

Your finances

Your family

Your time at work

Your time pursuing other endeavors

Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future.
About us
Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world’s most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.
Join us
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!
.

Akamai