
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...
Overview
Kong is hiring a Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance the quality of their API and AI connectivity technologies. You'll participate in all sprint activities and contribute to the overall quality of features. This role requires strong collaboration skills and a commitment to quality assurance.
Job Description
Who you are
You are a Software Development Engineer in Test with a strong understanding of quality assurance processes and methodologies. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with scrum teams to ensure that features meet the highest standards of quality. You are eager to learn and adapt, contributing to the design and development phases of projects. You understand the importance of being involved from the earliest stages of development through to deployment and production support.
You have a passion for technology and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation is key. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can navigate challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. You are excited about the opportunity to work with a leading company in the API and AI connectivity space, contributing to products that are trusted by Fortune 500 companies and startups alike.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be an integral part of the scrum team, participating in all sprint activities. You will contribute to the overall quality of the finished features by being involved from the earliest stages of design and development. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing test plans, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with developers to resolve issues. You will also participate in code reviews and provide feedback to ensure that best practices are followed.
You will work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure that testing aligns with project goals. Your role will involve continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies, helping to enhance the overall quality of the products. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior team members and share your knowledge of testing best practices.
What we offer
At Kong, you will be part of a dynamic team that is recognized as a leader in innovation in the connectivity space. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to products that have a significant impact on the industry. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. Join us and be part of a company that is on a quest to build a $10b+ software company and make a difference in the world of APIs.
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