Senior Software Engineer - Cyber Security

Want to design systems that catch API flaws before attackers ever find them?

Join us!

Join our API Security Group

Noname, now Akamai, revolutionizes API discovery and security through its SaaS platform. It offers unparalleled API visibility using runtime monitoring, advanced analytics, and machine learning. The platform processes vast, dynamic data streams, including structured metadata and unstructured payloads. This data variety enhances anomaly detection, insight extraction, and ongoing model optimization in production environments.

About the Role

Akamai's Active Testing product offers advanced API security, identifying vulnerabilities early in the application development process. It supports teams in implementing a Shift-Left Security Strategy, addressing risks and enhancing API protection from initial development stages. We are seeking an experienced Software Developer to contribute to our core engineering efforts.

In this role you will be:

• Designing, building and maintaining backend security services for an active API scanning platform that operates at scale.
• Driving system architecture, technical design, and code reviews for new and existing features.
• Implementing cutting-edge security products that help protect businesses online.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have good experience in object-oriented software development
• 4+ years of experience in Backend Development using TypeScript and NodeJS
• 4+ years of experience in working with Linux-based systems
• Bring 4+ years of expertise in HTTP communication protocols and/or experience in the cybersecurity domain
• Have passion for debugging and solving complex problems
• Have experience working with one of the following technologies: Postgres, AWS, Docker, K8S
• Have versatility and the ability to learn and become proficient in new subjects quickly

Build your career at Akamai

Our ability to shape digital life today relies on developing exceptional people like you. The kind that can turn impossible into possible. We’re doing everything we can to make Akamai a great place to work. A place where you can learn, grow and have a meaningful impact.

With our company moving so fast, it’s important that you’re able to build new skills, explore new roles, and try out different opportunities. There are so many different ways to build your career at Akamai, and we want to support you as much as possible. We have all kinds of development opportunities available, from programs such as GROW and Mentoring, to internal events like the APEX Expo and tools such as Linkedin Learning, all to help you expand your knowledge and experience here.

Learn more

Not sure if this job is the right match for you or want to learn more about the job before you apply? Schedule a 15-minute exploratory call with the Recruiter and they would be happy to share more details.