Systems Engineer III

About the role

Tesco Technology is seeking a highly
skilled Senior Akamai Engineer to join our Network Engineering team. The successful candidate will
be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimising Tesco's
global edge delivery and application security platforms using Akamai
technologies to ensure secure,
resilient, and high-performing digital experiences for millions of Tesco
customers and colleagues worldwide. The role demands deep expertise in Akamai
CDN, Edge Security, Traffic Management, and automation of edge services.

You will be responsible for

Akamai Platform Management

• Design, configure, and support Akamai CDN solutions for
  enterprise-scale web and mobile applications.


• Manage Akamai Property Manager configurations, caching
  policies, content acceleration, and origin optimisation.


• Optimise content delivery performance, availability, and
  customer experience across global regions.

Security & Edge Protection

• Configure and maintain Akamai WAF, Web Application Protector,
  Bot Manager, API Security, and DDoS protection services.


• Investigate security threats, analyse attack trends, and
  develop mitigation controls.


• Implement rate limiting, bot protection, geofencing, and edge
  security policies.


• Collaborate with Cyber Security teams to strengthen Tesco's
  external security posture.

Automation & Infrastructure as Code

• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions and automate
  Akamai property deployments and configuration management.


• Drive standardisation, governance, and self-service
  capabilities for engineering teams.

Operations & Reliability

• Monitor platform health, availability, performance, and
  security metrics.


• Troubleshoot CDN, DNS, SSL/TLS, caching, routing, and
  application delivery issues.


• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and
  continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure platform reliability and compliance with operational
  standards and SLAs. 

Technical Leadership

• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Akamai technologies.


• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on edge
  computing and content delivery best practices.


• Collaborate across infrastructure, cloud, security, and
  software engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.


• Contribute to architectural decisions, innovation initiatives,
  and platform modernisation programs. 

You will need

• 6+ years of experience in Network, CDN, Security, or Platform
  Engineering.


• Strong hands-on experience with:




• Akamai CDN


• Property Manager


• Edge DNS


• Global Traffic Management (GTM)


• Web Application Firewall (WAF)


• Bot Manager


• DDoS Protection




• Strong understanding of:




• HTTP/HTTPS


• DNS


• TLS/SSL


• Caching Technologies


• Web Performance Optimisation


• Load Balancing




• Experience with Terraform, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
  frameworks.


• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Akamai Certified Professional or equivalent certification.


• Experience supporting large-scale e-commerce or retail
  platforms.

What You'll Bring

• Customer-first mindset.


• Passion for platform engineering, security, and automation.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced global enterprise
  environment.


• Strong ownership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
  focus.


• Collaborative approach aligned with Tesco values and
  engineering excellence. 

Whats in it for you

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you. 
 
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day. 
 
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.  
 
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable. 
 
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment. 
 
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy. 
 
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF. 
 
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws. 
 
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.  
 
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.  
 
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.  
 
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. 

About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. 
 
 At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed. 
 
 We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.