Intern - Software Engineering, Government SysOps at Akamai… · 145…

Summary: Akamai Technologies is a leader in powering and protecting life online, and they are seeking an Intern for their GCDS SysOps Team. The role involves developing and maintaining internal tooling and platform software, collaborating with stakeholders to improve operational workflows and tools. 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) 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: Bash, SQL Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration, Adaptability, Mentorship 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