Lead a team of software engineers in delivering complex systems while performing hands-on programming and architecting cloud-native solutions. Ensure high technical standards, guide decision-making, and mentor team members for successful project...

• Implementing strategic features, customer-requested enhancements, and fixing defects for Akamai's Cloudlets product line • Contributing to architecture, design documents, code reviews, test strategies, and release/deployment plans • Designing and developing highly scalable and performant software from conception through deployment, and improving the efficiency of current platforms • Fostering a culture of iterative improvement to our processes, strategies, and more, including adoption of cutting-edge tooling to increase team output

• Design and implement robust authentication and authorization systems using industry-standard protocols such as OAuth 2.0, SAML, and JWT • Develop and maintain secure admin panels and dashboards that enable efficient system administration and user management • Architect microservices-based solutions for identity and access management, ensuring scalability and high availability • Conduct thorough security reviews and implement best practices to protect against vulnerabilities and threats • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across distributed locations to define requirements, establish technical standards, and drive implementation of authentication solutions • Partner with Product teams to understand customer needs and business objectives, translating them into technical solutions that balance security, usability, and scalability • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing • Analyze system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize authentication workflows for efficiency and reliability • Participate in on-call rotations and respond to security incidents with decisive action and technical expertise • Document system architecture, design decisions, and operational procedures to ensure organizational knowledge retention • Stay current with emerging security trends, authentication technologies, and industry compliance standards • Contribute to the evaluation and integration of third-party identity management tools and services

Architect and maintain user-facing experiences while defining long-term solutions for component-based architecture. Collaborate with design teams to create interactive prototypes and engage with customers to refine workflows and test solutions.