Intern – Web Developer at Akamai Technologies

Job Description

Akamai’s Custom Government Web Development team is responsible for building custom web applications for our Public Sector customers, providing identity management tools, single sign-on solutions, and content delivery configuration for customers of the Akamai platform. We are looking for an to intern work with stakeholders across our GCDS and Cloud Technology groups to help provide new features, fixes and enhancements for existing and future web applications.

As a participant in our programs, you will gain valuable experience and make contributions through meaningful project work. You will have the opportunity to join us for trainings, networking events, and engagements with company leadership. Our 2026 12-week intern program starts on May 26th and goes through August 14th.

Partner with the best

During your time with us, you will 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 Web Software Development Intern, you will be responsible for:

Developing backend and frontend solutions while automating workflows to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
Building web application features throughout the full software development lifecycle for internal use both within Akamai and by external customers.
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 Bachelor sor Masters program in Computer Science or a related field.
Have experience with web development technologies like Ruby on Rails and Javascript/React.
Love getting your hands dirty in code (no vibe coding here), and be eager to learn!
Be responsible, self-motivated, diligent, and able to think analytically and delivering solutions to complex problems.

Work in a way that works for you

This program requires you to be available 40 hours per week during summer months (May-August).

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

Benefits

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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