Akamai CDN Platform Engineer
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Summary
The Akamai CDN Platform Engineer will architect, manage, and optimize enterprise-wide Akamai CDN solutions and security configurations. The role involves utilizing Dynatrace for observability and performance monitoring while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support global applications.
At BCE Global Tech we are on a mission to modernize global connectivity, one connection at a time. We aim to build the highway to the future of communications, media and entertainment, determined to emerge as a powerhouse within the technology landscape in India team in Bengaluru.
We bring ambitions to life through design thinking that bridges the gaps between people, devices and beyond, fostering unprecedented customer satisfaction through technology.
Our core values support a customer-centric approach and the harnessing of cutting-edge technology to provide business outcomes with positive societal impact. Guided by innovation and a commitment to progress, we’re shaping a brighter future for the generations of today and tomorrow.
If you would like to be a part of a team of thought-leaders pioneering advancements in 5G, MEC, IoT and cloud-native architecture, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Roles and Responsibilities
- Architect,
implement, and manage enterprise-wide Akamai CDN solutions supporting
global applications.
- Lead
onboarding and migration of websites, APIs, and digital assets onto
Akamai.
- Manage
Akamai Property Manager, Edge DNS, GTM, Cloudlets, Akamai Ion, and DSA.
- Optimize
caching, acceleration, and origin strategies for improved performance.
- Implement
Kona Site Defender, Bot Manager, API Security, and DDoS protections.
- Utilize Dynatrace for end-to-end application performance monitoring,
digital experience monitoring, root cause analysis, and proactive
performance optimization of CDN-delivered applications.
- Perform
troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning using Akamai
analytics and Dynatrace observability data.
- Collaborate
with cloud, network, DevOps, application, and security teams.
- Develop
automation using Akamai APIs, Terraform, and scripting tools.
- Mentor
junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8-10
years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years on Akamai CDN.
- Strong
expertise in Akamai Property Manager, Edge DNS, GTM, Cloudlets, Ion, and
DSA.
- Deep
understanding of CDN architecture, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, SSL/TLS, caching, and
traffic management.
- Hands-on
experience with Akamai security solutions including Kona WAF and Bot
Manager.
- Experience
using Dynatrace for application performance monitoring (APM), Real
User Monitoring (RUM), synthetic monitoring, service flow analysis, and
incident troubleshooting.
- Strong
troubleshooting and production support experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience
with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience
with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge
of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices.
- Scripting
experience in Python, Shell, or PowerShell.
- Experience
with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk,
Grafana, Datadog, or other enterprise monitoring platforms.
- Experience
integrating Akamai performance metrics and logs with Dynatrace dashboards
and alerting solutions.
Additional Key Skill
Monitoring & Observability
- Dynatrace
Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
- Real
User Monitoring (RUM)
- Synthetic
Monitoring
- Distributed
Tracing
- Service
Flow Analysis
- Problem
Detection & AI-powered Root Cause Analysis
- Dashboarding,
Alerting, and Performance Analytics
Benefits
What We Offer
Competitive salaries and comprehensive health benefits
Flexible work hours and remote work options.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and inclusive work environment
