Intern – Software Engineer, Custom Government

Role Overview

• Developing backend and frontend solutions while automating workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Building software features throughout the full software development lifecycle for internal use within Akamai.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define standards and document processes.
• Learning about our distributed systems, products, and technical stack as needed for your role.

Requirements

• Be currently studying in a Bachelors or Masters program in Computer Science or a related field.
• Have experience developing with Python and Shell in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Have knowledge of databases, including NoSQL databases such as CassandraDB and CouchDB, as well as relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Be responsible, self-motivated, diligent, and able to think analytically and deliver solutions to complex problems.

Tech Stack

• Distributed Systems
• Linux
• NoSQL
• Postgres
• Python
• Unix

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career development trainings
• Visibility into senior leadership through Fireside Chats
• Networking and social events with an international intern cohort
• Final project showcase presented to the company
• Fun perks including Akamai branded merchandise