Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

Akamai Technologies

Senior Software Engineer developing scalable backend systems for identity solutions at Akamai. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance security and user experience.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇱 IsraelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in designing and building scalable backend applications using Python and Go, with extensive experience in RDBMS and NoSQL databases. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features and optimize continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

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Backend EngineeringPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingRDBMS (PostgreSQL/MySQL)Agile SCRUM

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingSystem DesignCode ReviewAutomationRDBMS (PostgreSQL/MySQL)NoSQL Database DesignLinux SystemsLoad Balancing

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationEagerness to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Windows ServerActive DirectoryContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryBig Data AI Solutions

Industry Keywords

Scalable Backend ApplicationsProduction SystemsDistributed SystemsAgile MethodologiesTechnical Challenges

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoLinuxMySQLNoSQLPostgresPythonRDBMS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing and building scalable backend applications for next-generation identity solutions.
Collaborating with Product Management and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features.
Conducting design reviews and partnering with QA to deploy production code.
Collaborating across the organization with Data Science, Product, and Operations to build innovative components of Akamai's Big Data AI solutions.
Solving complex technical challenges proactively with a high success rate.
Participating actively in agile SCRUM planning and technical team meetings.
Optimizing and supporting the continuous integration and delivery pipelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
5+ years in backend engineering roles, including 3+ years coding in Python, Go, or similar languages.
3+ years designing systems, writing/reviewing code, and automating issues within the team's domain.
1+ years of experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Windows Server, and Active Directory.
Work with Linux systems and design schemas for both relational and NoSQL databases.
Understand large-scale production systems, load balancing, monitoring, and distributed systems.
Demonstrate exceptional communication skills combined with an eagerness to learn new technologies.
Participate in an on-call rotation to support the production backend effectively.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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