Senior Software Engineer

Kong Inc

$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience developing complex software solutions
  • Proficient in Typescript, Javascript, and NodeJS frameworks like NestJS
  • Skilled with relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
  • Experienced in microservices architectures and distributed systems
  • Background in developing and supporting SaaS platforms
  • Familiar with git and GitHub workflows
  • Proficient in test-driven development and automated testing
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-team features and initiatives for best-in-class solutions
  • Design, implement, and maintain microservices and APIs
  • Support production services through an on-call rotation
  • Write automated tests to ensure code behavior and prevent regressions
  • Perform additional tasks as required by your manager

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment across regions
  • Engagement with a variety of cutting-edge technologies
  • Chance to influence API management tools directly impacting customer success
  • Supportive of your growth, emphasizing team collaboration
  • Participation in a dynamic on-call support team
Full Job Description
Are you ready to unlock intelligence?

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:

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.

What you'll do:
  • 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.


What you'll bring:
  • 8+ years working in and leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions.
  • Experience with Typescript, Javascript, and modern NodeJS frameworks like NestJS.
  • 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.
  • Experience working with kubernetes


Bonus points:
  • Experience with Golang, Docker, Kafka, CDC, and Flink.
  • Fullstack capable
  • A passion for APIs, OAS, and Documentation.

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