Staff Software Development Engineer, Kong
CA$173-247k
Microservice API gateway
Open for applications
Microservice API gateway
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
CA$173-247k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years working in and leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions
- Expertise in Typescript and JavaScript
- Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL
- Experience designing, prototyping, building and debugging microservices architectures and distributed systems
- Experience developing and supporting SaaS platforms
- Understanding of and development with git and GitHub workflows
- Experience in test-driven development and automated testing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with Golang, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, CDC, and Flink
- Fullstack capable
- A passion for APIs, OAS, and Documentation
What the job involves
- In the API Management group at Kong, you will build tools & services that enable visibility into customers' APIs
- We provide ways for our customers ensure APIs are discovered, meet requirements, and have great documentation
- Working closely with Engineering and Product teams, you will develop API-focused software components that will materially impact the business of both Kong and Kong’s customers
- Lead features and initiatives that cross team boundaries, collaborating with your counterparts in other regions and other teams to deliver best-in-class solutions
- Design, implement, and maintain microservices and APIs that power API discoverability & management
- Support your team's services in production by participating in an on-call rotation
- Write automated tests to ensure the behavior of the code and avoid regressions
- And any additional tasks required by your manager
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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