
About Kong
The API gateway for modern microservices
Key Highlights
- Headquartered in The East Cut, San Francisco, CA
- Raised $344.1M in Series D funding
- Over 500 employees serving Global 5000 enterprises
- Core products include Kong Gateway, Galileo, Gelato, and API Marketplace
Kong is a leading provider of API and service lifecycle management solutions, headquartered in The East Cut, San Francisco, CA. With over 500 employees, Kong has raised $344.1 million in Series D funding and serves Global 5000 enterprises, enabling them to securely connect and orchestrate microservi...
🎁 Benefits
Kong offers flexible time off to prioritize personal well-being, stock options for employees to share in the company's success, and U-First Fridays fo...
🌟 Culture
Kong fosters a culture focused on innovation and flexibility, emphasizing the importance of modern architectures like microservices and serverless env...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Kong is hiring a Mid-Level Frontend Engineer to build UI features and scalable design systems. You'll work with JavaScript and TypeScript, focusing on single-page applications. This position requires 3-6 years of experience in frontend development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 3-6 years of experience writing JavaScript and a proven history of using TypeScript in production — you understand the intricacies of building user interfaces and are passionate about creating seamless user experiences. Your knowledge of UI principles and user experience design allows you to collaborate effectively with design teams and uphold standards of consistency across products.
You are familiar with Vue.js and have a track record of learning new technologies quickly — your adaptability enables you to thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation is key. Excellent visual and written communication skills are part of your toolkit, allowing you to work cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
Desirable
Experience working on technical products and data visualizations is a plus — you understand how to present complex data in an accessible manner. Contributions to a UI component library demonstrate your commitment to building reusable and scalable design systems.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for writing frontend code using TypeScript and Vue.js — your focus will be on building UI features, integrations, tools, and custom single-page applications that enhance user experience. Collaborating closely with the design organization, you will ensure that the products you develop are not only functional but also visually appealing and user-friendly.
You will work cross-functionally with other teams to deliver a consistent user experience — this involves participating in design discussions, providing feedback, and implementing design specifications accurately. Writing automated tests will be a key part of your responsibilities, ensuring that the software you deliver is reliable and meets quality standards.
Additionally, you will take on any tasks required by your manager, contributing to the overall success of the team and the company. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the user interface of Kong's products, making a direct impact on how users interact with the technology.
What we offer
At Kong, you will be part of a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies — our mission is to build the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is trusted by Fortune 500 companies and startups alike.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement — we believe in the potential of our team members and are committed to supporting your growth and development within the company. Join us in powering the world's connections and making a difference in the tech landscape.
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