CDN Architecture and Management Specialist

About The Company

FOP Cat LLC is a software consulting firm. We are a nimble crew of 10x developers. At devdev, every project is a partnership. Clients choose us because we combine reliability, transparency, and technical depth with a straightforward, results-driven approach. We believe in clear communication, delivering on our promises, and finding solutions that make a lasting impact.

About the Job

We are looking for a CDN Architecture and Management Specialist to design, configure, and optimize multi-vendor content delivery networks for our clients. This role focuses on delivery performance and configuration management (excluding security policy management) across providers such as Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly, AWS CloudFront, Tencent, and MaxCDN. You’ll architect CDN strategies that improve speed, reliability, and cost efficiency while supporting clients with global and region-specific performance needs, including challenging markets like mainland China.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and implement single- and multi-CDN architectures based on client requirements.
• Configure caching strategies, delivery rules, and performance optimizations for multiple CDN providers.
• Monitor CDN performance and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Collaborate with clients to balance performance, cost, and vendor capabilities.
• Create version-controlled configurations for repeatable, auditable changes.
• Provide documentation and training for client teams managing CDN infrastructure.

Required Skills

• Proven experience with major CDN platforms (Akamai, Cloudflare, Fastly, AWS CloudFront, etc.).
• Strong understanding of content delivery optimization, caching rules, and routing strategies.
• Experience managing CDN configurations as code.
• Familiarity with geographic performance tuning, including China CDN providers.
• Ability to troubleshoot CDN-related performance issues.
• Strong communication skills for client-facing roles in a remote-first environment.

Company Culture and Benefits

A Healthy, Flexible Work Environment

• Remote-First Culture – We operate 100% remotely, empowering you to work where you thrive.
• Work-Life Balance – We actively prevent overwork and encourage meaningful time off.
• Autonomy & Accountability – We trust our people to own their work while upholding our “Don’t F-word It Up for Everyone Else” (DFIUfEE) principle.

Career Growth & Learning

Professional Growth & Support

• Annual professional development stipend for courses, certifications, and conferences (Contractors not eligible).
• Dedicated budget for ergonomic and productivity-enhancing workspace equipment (Contractors not eligible).

Work Place Policy

1. Our Work Environment

We are a fully remote, globally connected team. We communicate primarily through chatops (Slack/Discord + integrated tools) and occasional video calls. Our culture is built on transparency, written communication, and asynchronous updates.

2. Competitive Pay & Benefits

Competitive Pay – We benchmark compensation against top market rates for your role and region.

Health Benefits – We provide comprehensive health coverage (varies by country of residence, Contractors not eligible).

Equipment Allowance – New hires receive a stipend to set up or upgrade their remote workspace (Contractors not eligible).

3. Autonomy & Trust

We hire people for their skills and judgment, not to micromanage them. You have full autonomy over your workday as long as:

- Commitments are met.

- Communication is clear and timely.

- Your actions align with our guiding principle (DFIUfEE).

4. Work-Life Balance

We believe great work comes from a balanced life. We set realistic project timelines, encourage breaks, and respect personal time zones.

5. Generous PTO Policy (Contractors not eligible)

- Paid Time Off – Minimum of 30 days PTO per year (including public holidays).

- No PTO Shaming – Taking time off is expected and supported.

- Flexible Scheduling – Plan your PTO in a way that doesn’t DFIUfEE for clients or teammates.

6. Communication Expectations

- Use chatops for all project-related updates so everyone stays in the loop.

- Document decisions in the shared workspace.

- When in doubt, over-communicate.

7. Performance & Accountability

We measure performance by impact, reliability, and collaboration—not hours logged. We encourage experimentation, but mistakes should be owned, learned from, and fixed quickly.

Closing

We’re here to build meaningful work together without unnecessary stress or bureaucracy. Respect the work, respect the team, respect yourself—and don’t f-word it up for everyone else.