Solutions Architect II

Solutions Architect II at Akamai Technologies

Join our cutting‑edge Application & API Security Product team to develop and implement solutions that protect customers' APIs and infrastructure. You will partner with customers to map APIs, assess exposure, and mitigate risks, while presenting solutions to stakeholders.

• Develop architecture diagrams and integration checklists for API security implementations.
• Integrate the platform with inbound customer data sources and outbound workflow integrations.
• Provide enablement and knowledge transfer to customer personnel.
• Track project progress and communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders.
• Diagnose anomalies, failures and deliver expert guidance to resolution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of technical/engineering experience in large enterprises.
• Prior experience as Solutions Architect, Solutions Engineer or similar customer‑facing technical role.
• Strong troubleshooting/debugging skills for networks and software.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker and NGINX.
• In‑depth knowledge of web‑based and network protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, REST, gRPC, Graph
  
  QL, etc.
• Experience with API development, cloud‑based technologies, container technologies, API gateways and WAF.

• Health benefits
• Financial planning & retirement options
• Family support programs
• Flexible work arrangements through Flex Base
• Time for professional development and personal pursuits

Location:

Boston, MA

Salary: $ – $ per year