Senior II Software Engineer Lead

Do you want to build the next generation of Linode cloud storage? Do you love leading and motivating successful teams? Join the Linode Storage Engineering Team. Our Storage Team is responsible for developing and maintaining Akamais cloud storage platform for Linode. Our enterprise grade solution is an essential element to Akamais Connected Cloud platform. We provide a scalable and secure storage solution for Linodes customers to build their businesses. Partner with the best As a Senior Software Engineer II Lead, focus on building highly usable, reliable and scalable storage solutions. Our platform empowers enterprises to create modern solutions to the worlds problems. As an SSE II Lead, you will be leading a team working on storage services used by both our customers and our internal teams: Creating new features, or enhance existing functionality, from design through testing and deployment. Working in an agile sprint environment to deliver quality software on a regular and consistent basis. Measuring and optimizing distributed system performance. Collaborating with our architecture, QA and operational teams to create a world class storage service. Improving internal processes and systems on a consistent basis Managing and developing the team through hiring, training, coaching and mentoring Do what you love To be successful in this role you will: Have relevant experience of 7+ years and a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Have relevant experience in development using Golang/C++ (or both) & prior experience working with Kubernetes. Have extensive experience developing software in a distributed, micro-services environment. Have a track record of delivering reliable and secure software. Have experience managing/mentoring teams, working in an agile DevOps environment Have good knowledge of object storage and block storage technologies within cloud environments. Work in a way that works for you Learn what makes Akamai a great place to work Connect with us on social and see what life at Akamai is like! We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together. At Akamai, were curious, innovative, collaborative and tenacious. We celebrate diversity of thought and we hold an unwavering belief that we can make a meaningful difference. Our teams use their global perspectives to put customers at the forefront of everything they do, so if you are people-centric, youll thrive here. Working for you At Akamai, we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Our benefit options are designed to meet your individual needs for today and in the future. We provide benefits surrounding all aspects of your life: Your health Your finances Your family Your time at work Your time pursuing other endeavors Our benefit plan options are designed to meet your individual needs and budget, both today and in the future. About us Join us Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!