Edge Platform Engineer (Akamai)

TL;DR

Edge Platform Engineer (Akamai): Leading the design, optimization, and reliability of the end-to-end application delivery ecosystem with an accent on Akamai Ion configuration, DNS strategies, and TLS lifecycle management. Focus on driving technical mentorship, implementing AI-assisted operational tools, and architecting high-performance, scalable edge solutions.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Limassol, Nicosia, or Athens (Hybrid)

Company

A global financial services organization focused on delivering high-performance digital experiences.

What you will do

• Design and optimize Akamai Ion properties, GTM, and Edge DNS strategies to ensure high availability and intelligent traffic distribution.
• Lead delivery optimizations by analyzing cache hit ratios, latency, and offload metrics to maximize efficiency.
• Architect multi-origin failover patterns and origin shielding to ensure platform stability.
• Manage the full certificate lifecycle and TLS protocols while maintaining InfoSec compliance.
• Drive the adoption of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and implement standardized testing for edge configurations.
• Provide technical mentorship, define team KPIs, and lead incident response and post-mortems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering, with 3-5 years specifically managing Akamai solutions.
• Deep expertise in Akamai Ion property configuration and advanced rule management.
• Strong understanding of DNS, TLS/certificate lifecycle, and HTTP/S request flows.
• Experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS.
• Proven management and leadership skills to coach and mentor engineering teams.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation for both technical and leadership audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Private health insurance and corporate pension fund.
• Intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Continuous personal development and international training opportunities.

Hiring process

• Introductory chat with Talent Acquisition.
• First interview with the team.
• Role-specific take-home task.
• Second interview and final connection.