Intern - Software Engineering, Government… at Akamai… · Cambridge

Summary: Akamai Technologies is a leading company that powers and protects life online by providing digital experiences for clients worldwide. They are seeking an Intern for their GCDS SysOps Team, where the role involves developing features and maintaining tools to improve operational workflows and support the team’s objectives. Responsibilities: - Developing new features and bug fixes for containerized apps and network components on both the backend and frontend (python, react, ruby, perl, postgresql, perforce, git) - Creating dynamic visualizations on a Grafana dashboard and automating data ingestion for analysing operational metrics (python, bash, SQL) - Building and maintaining tools to improve the workflows of the Operations team through automating manual processes such as the data transfer process between networks (python) - Collaborate effectively with teammates on SysOps and other teams across the organization - Learn and pick up new skills used in the Akamai SDLC through training and from experienced team members - Adapt to developing within different frameworks utilized across the wide range of SysOps applications Required Qualifications: - Developing new features and bug fixes for containerized apps and network components on both the backend and frontend (python, react, ruby, perl, postgresql, perforce, git) - Creating dynamic visualizations on a Grafana dashboard and automating data ingestion for analysing operational metrics (python, bash, SQL) - Building and maintaining tools to improve the workflows of the Operations team through automating manual processes such as the data transfer process between networks (python) - Collaborate effectively with teammates on SysOps and other teams across the organization - Learn and pick up new skills used in the Akamai SDLC through training and from experienced team members - Adapt to developing within different frameworks utilized across the wide range of SysOps applications - Akamai's Summer 2026 Intern Program requires you to be available 40 hours per week during summer months (May-August) Required Skills: Python, React, PostgreSQL Important Skills: Git, Bash, SQL, Containerized apps Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration, Adaptability Benefits: 401k, Health insurance, 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