Senior Software Engineer, Kong
Kubernetes
Microservice API gateway
Job no longer available
Microservice API gateway
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development
- Proficiency in Golang (or strong experience in another modern programming language with the ability to ramp up in Golang)
- Deep knowledge of Kubernetes and the wider cloud-native ecosystem
- Experience designing and building high-performance, scalable distributed systems
- Familiarity with APIs, microservices, and networking (L4/L7 concepts)
- Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and debugging techniques in cloud environments
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Ability to contribute to and navigate open-source projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote-first, distributed team
- Excellent communication skills, with a passion for knowledge sharing and mentoring
- This position is open to remote candidates located in (Germany, France, Italy, Poland, Sweden and UK)
What the job involves
- As a Senior Software Engineer at Kong, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing our cutting-edge API gateway and cloud-native connectivity solutions
- You’ll work on high-performance, scalable software that empowers organizations to manage APIs and microservices efficiently across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments
- Designing, developing, and maintaining Kong’s Gateway Operator and Ingress Controller to ensure reliability, performance, and scalability
- Contributing to open-source projects and engaging with the community to drive innovation in API connectivity
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, DevOps) to build new features and enhance existing functionality
- Writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code in Golang while ensuring high code quality through automated testing and peer reviews
- Optimizing performance for high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems
- Building and maintaining integrations with Kubernetes and cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Participating in technical design discussions, architecting solutions, and contributing to technical roadmaps
- Troubleshooting complex system issues and ensuring high availability and resilience
- Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
- Staying up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, Kubernetes, and service meshes
Our take
Kong provides a cutting-edge API and service lifecycle management platform tailored for modern architectures, such as microservices, containers, cloud, and serverless environments. With a focus on flexibility, scalability, speed, and performance, Kong allows developers and Global 5000 enterprises to securely connect and orchestrate microservice APIs for today's sophisticated applications.
The core products offered by Kong include Kong, an open-source API and Microservices management solution Galileo, a platform for API analytics and debugging; Gelato, a platform for creating developed portals for PIs and Microservices; and API Marketplace, a hub for discovering and publishing cloud APIs. Additionally, the recent introduction of a new collection of AI plug-ins in Kong Gateway 3.6 enhances the platform's capabilities further, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and advancement.
In pursuit of growth, the company is prioritizing expanding its marketing efforts, bolstering its customer service team, and accelerating product development. By focusing on these key areas, Kong aims to continue providing unparalleled solutions and support to its ever-expanding user base in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern application development.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Nov 2024
$175m
SERIES E
Feb 2021
$100m
SERIES D
Total funding: $344.1m
Company benefits
- Flexible time off: Take time to take care of yourself and the things that matter most
- Stock options: We want you to share in our success. That's why stock options are offered to most Kongers
- U-First Fridays: Get 4 hours a month for continuous learning with a book, podcast, or course of your choice
- Virtual events: Stay connected with Donut chats, trivia, fitness challenges, guided meditations, and more
- Dedicated unplug days: Silence those notifications. Enjoy some well-deserved long weekend where the entire team unplugs
- Home office stipend: Build a home office environment tailored to support your productivity
Company HQ
The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Augusto Marietti
(CEO)Previously founded Mashape API Marketplace. Before Mashape, Augusto was an SF homeless immigrant from Italy.
Janet Phillips
(Vice President of People)Previously Director at SonicWALL for 5 years and Senior Director at Symantec for 7 years.
Marco Palladino
(CTO)Previously co-founded MemboxX, an online service for storing documents and small pieces of personal data.
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