Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies
Akamai Technologies develops cloud-based services that help organizations protect, deliver, and optimize their digital experiences. Its work spans cybersecurity capabilities such as API security and DDoS protection, alongside cloud computing and content delivery technologies designed to improve the reliability and performance of web applications. The company’s distributed infrastructure supports businesses managing secure, high-performing online services at global scale.

Principal Cloud-Native Platform Architect (Kubernetes) – United Kingdom Remote

Lead Kubernetes and cloud-native platform architecture at Akamai, supporting distributed cloud, edge, security, content delivery, and AI services. Drive the design of infrastructure that powers Akamai’s cloud platform products.

Description

  • Own system design and implementation, guide engineering execution, and maintain alignment with the broader architecture.
  • Create proof of concepts to validate design decisions and assess technology choices.
  • Partner with product managers and product architects to shape product direction.
  • Define the engineering roadmap with product and engineering leaders and business stakeholders.
  • Establish engineering best practices, share expertise, and mentor colleagues.
  • Work closely with engineering teams in an Agile delivery environment.
  • Lead the architecture and design of Akamai’s Kubernetes-based platform supporting cloud infrastructure products and services.

Requirements

  • At least 12 years of relevant professional experience.
  • A major in Computer Science or a related discipline.
  • Experience building and operating highly available, fault-tolerant, scalable platforms.
  • Experience delivering production services with Kubernetes and cloud-native technologies such as ArgoCD, Flux, Helm, Cilium, and RKE2.
  • Advanced understanding of Kubernetes, including Operator and Controller patterns, Cluster API, and multi-cluster environments.
  • Experience working with containers and related technologies, including Docker and containerd.
  • Substantial experience with Linux, Go, and Bash.
  • Familiarity with CSI, CNI, Crossplane, load balancing, and service mesh frameworks.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options through Akamai’s FlexBase program, including home-based, office-based, or hybrid arrangements.
  • Benefits designed to support health, well-being, financial needs, and life beyond work.

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