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 Senior Software Engineer to build critical components of the Managed Gateways platform. You'll work on distributed systems and API infrastructure, requiring strong skills in cloud technologies. This position is based in Karnataka, India.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on building scalable and high-performance systems. Your experience includes working with distributed systems and cloud technologies, enabling you to understand the complexities of managing infrastructure while ensuring security and compliance. You are comfortable taking ownership of major features and leading technical execution within a team, mentoring peers along the way.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers and architects to design and implement solutions that meet business needs. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders allows you to bridge gaps and drive projects forward. You are passionate about API technologies and have a keen interest in contributing to the evolution of cloud-based solutions.
What you'll do
As a Senior Software Engineer at Kong, you will be responsible for building and enhancing the Managed Gateways platform, which is designed to simplify operations and reduce costs for organizations. You will work on developing dedicated and serverless gateways that empower businesses to control traffic flow across their services. Your role will involve designing and implementing critical components, ensuring they meet high standards of performance and scalability.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Your expertise in distributed systems will be essential as you tackle challenges related to multi-cloud networking and API infrastructure. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and best practices to foster a culture of learning and growth within the team.
What we offer
Kong provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's growth. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is shaping the future of API management. We value diversity and believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better solutions. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we are looking for candidates who are eager to learn and grow with us.
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