Senior Software Engineer - Fronend

Kong Inc

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software development
  • Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Vue.js
  • Experience with large scale SaaS platform development
  • Strong knowledge of REST API design
  • Expertise in system design focusing on componentization and reusability
  • Familiar with git and CI/CD practices, especially Github Actions
  • Solid understanding of test-driven development and automated testing.

Responsibilities

  • Work on major features of the Konnect platform like Catalog and Context Mesh.
  • Build highly visible features utilizing modern frameworks like Vue and TypeScript.
  • Collaborate with design teams to create reusable and scalable UI components.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement UI functionalities effectively.
  • Write various types of tests ensuring high code coverage using Playwright and Vitest.
  • Conduct peer reviews to maintain code quality across the team.
  • Mentor junior team members to enhance their skills and performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and scalable products.
  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional engagement.
  • Cultural emphasis on mentorship and skill development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Support for professional growth and continuous learning.
Full Job Description
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If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we're looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.

About the role:

Kong is looking for highly talented JavaScript/Typescript and Vue engineers to help create scalable, robust, responsive and accessible user interfaces and components packages for our applications.

As a Frontend Engineer, you will be instrumental in enhancing our Konnect product/platform. Your role involves close collaboration with fellow frontend engineers, backend engineers and the product team to deliver scalable features, ultimately enhancing the application's user experience.

What you'll be doing:
  • Working on major Konnect features like Catalog and Context Mesh.
  • Building highly visible Konnect features using latest frontend frameworks like Vue and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with design and build reusable, scalable, responsive UI components
  • Work with engineers, product managers and designers to build UI functionalities.
  • Write tests (unit, component, regression, smoke) using Playwright, Vitest and other modern testing frameworks with great code coverage.
  • Peer reviewing team members' work.
  • Mentor other team members.


What you'll bring:
  • 5+ years working in a team to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions.
  • Expertise in Vue.js, Typescript, and Javascript.
  • Experience developing and supporting a large scale SaaS platform.
  • Expertise in Rest API design
  • Expertise in System Design (componentization, reusability)
  • Understanding of and development with git, CI/CD patterns with Github Actions and other platforms.
  • Expertise in test-driven development and automated testing.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


Bonus Points:
  • Familiarity with Docker, K8s
  • Familiarity with fullstack development


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