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Synergy Interactive · 1 day ago

Edge Engineer (Networking, Security & Performance)

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$50/hr - $75/hr
date5+ years exp

Synergy Interactive is a digital consultancy seeking a talented Edge Engineer to support a leading retail client. The role involves working closely with development teams to ensure fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences through cloud and CDN platforms.

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Responsibilities

Configure and manage edge delivery settings that support new product features and releases
Partner with engineers and product teams to provide input on design, performance, and reliability throughout the delivery lifecycle
Coordinate with project managers to ensure features launch on time and remain stable during testing and rollout
Monitor web traffic and apply protective rules to reduce risk from unwanted or malicious activity while allowing legitimate users through
Review traffic patterns and logs to identify issues, investigate incidents, and improve site protection
Manage access lists and firewall rules, including adding, reviewing, renewing, and removing access as needed
Review page load behavior and traffic flow to identify performance issues and improvement opportunities
Conduct regular performance reviews and help drive initiatives that improve speed and consistency across digital properties
Build and maintain automation that improves deployment speed, consistency, and reliability
Work with development teams to enable self-service tools and reduce manual operational work
Document processes, create reference material, and share learnings with peers and leadership

Qualification

CDN platformsWeb performanceSecurity toolsScriptingProgrammingTraffic data analysisPage load behaviorBug tracking toolsTask management toolsWebsite analyticsReal-user monitoringAlerting tools

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
5+ years of experience in web performance, edge delivery, or web development–related roles
Solid understanding of how websites and browsers communicate and load content
Hands-on experience with CDN platforms such as Akamai, Cloudflare, or similar providers
Strong understanding of page load behavior and performance measurements
Experience working with security tools that protect against bots, abuse, and large-scale attacks
Ability to review traffic data and apply rules that balance protection and accessibility
Familiarity with bug tracking and task management tools (e.g., Jira or similar)
Experience using website analytics, synthetic testing, real-user monitoring, and alerting tools
Some scripting or programming experience (such as Python or JavaScript)

Company

Synergy Interactive

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Synergy Interactive is a forward-thinking staffing firm that ignites innovation by connecting visionary companies with elite AI and digital talent.
dateFounded in 2008
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.sinyc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Blake Bhatia
CEO, Founder
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