Intern - Software Engineer, Custom Government

Are you a fast learner who is fascinated by technology?

Are you an analytical mind who loves solving complex business problems?

Join Our Custom Government Engineering Team!

The Custom Government team works with breadth and depth across Akamai's technology stack to deliver a rich and wide set of customized solutions for our Public Sector customers. We collaborate, build, and operate world-class Enterprise Application Delivery Networks for the Public Sector and make them fast, reliable, and secure.

As a participant in our programs, you will gain valuable experience and make contributions through meaningful project work. All internship assignments are project-based and focused on real business challenges important to Akamai's continued success. You will be encouraged to be a proactive member on your team. You will take on a comfortable level of responsibility, and be challenged to think critically and creatively.

Our 12-week intern program starts in May, and ends in August. Interns are required to be available 40 hours per week and be returning to school after the program ends.

Help shape the future of the Internet

During your time with us, you will be work with senior engineers and solve real customer problems. You'll be tasked with writing code in support of these larger projects or writing tools to improve how we work. You will have ample opportunities to learn new subjects and engage with various technologies, toolsets and software languages. The ideal candidate will be collegial, curious, agile, and demonstrate the ability to apply new skills in an ambiguous environment.

As a Custom Government Intern, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

Do what you love

To be successful in this role you will:

• 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.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best can vary for each person.

This is a flexible role and may be performed at your home and/or the local Akamai office (in the country advertised). We are happy to discuss working options in this role and encourage you to speak with your recruiter in more details when you apply.

We power and protect life online, by solving the toughest challenges, together.

At Akamai, we're 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, you'll thrive here.

Working for you

Through our intern and co-op programs we will provide you with opportunities to grow, flourish, and achieve great things. Financial benefits offered to interns and co-ops, including a 401k and health insurance, are offered through our managed service provider (MSP). Students also gain the following benefits directly from our programs:

• 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

About us

Akamai powers and protects life online. Leading companies worldwide choose Akamai to build, deliver, and secure their digital experiences helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's most distributed compute platform from cloud to edge we make it easy for customers to develop and run applications, while we keep experiences closer to users and threats farther away.

Join us

Are you seeking an opportunity to learn and make a real impact in a global technology company? Come join us and learn with a team of people who will energize and inspire you! By the end of your assignment, you will gain a network of encouraging colleagues ready to support you in your studies and beyond.

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