Senior Staff Solutions Engineer

🕒 May 21

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Kong Inc.

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

🔌 API

☁️ SaaS

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

API • SaaS • Enterprise

Kong Inc. is a company that provides a comprehensive API platform designed to facilitate API management, AI integration, and developer productivity. It offers solutions like Kong Gateway, Kong Konnect, and a variety of other tools targeted at managing and optimizing the API lifecycle. Kong's platform supports multi-cloud environments and is built to deliver high performance and security. It is notably recognized by Gartner as a leader in API management and supports innovations across industries like financial services, healthcare, and technology. The company emphasizes flexibility, security, and speed, making it a favored choice for enterprises looking to enhance their digital services through APIs. Kong also supports a robust community of developers and provides extensive integrations and plugins to streamline API management and operations.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and implementation of complex API architectures, utilising advanced API Design and API Management principles. • Develop and implement secure authentication and authorisation strategies for various API services, ensuring robust Cybersecurity. • Drive the adoption of automation technologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, to streamline development and deployment processes. • Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices. • Manage and oversee technical aspects of client projects, including scoping, planning, and execution, demonstrating strong Project Management skills. • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and provide effective Technical Communication. • Leverage expertise in Docker (Software), Git, and Linux environments for solution development, deployment, and troubleshooting. • Act as a subject matter expert in the Software Development Life Cycle, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions. • Perform complex System Integration tasks, ensuring seamless interoperability between various systems and platforms. • Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a solutions engineering, software architecture, or senior development role. • Demonstrable expertise in API Design and API Management platforms (experience with Kong is highly regarded). • In-depth knowledge of Authentication and Authorization protocols and best practices. • Proven experience with Automation Technology, Continuous Integrations, and Continuous Delivery pipelines. • Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices. • Proficiency in Docker (Software), Git, and Linux operating systems. • Extensive experience with the Software Development Life Cycle. • Excellent Project Management skills with a track record of successful project delivery. • Strong System Integration experience with diverse technologies. • Exceptional Technical Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

🏖️ Benefits

• Cybersecurity • Technical guidance and mentorship • Culture of innovation • Project Management