
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 Software Developer in Test to enhance the quality of their AI Gateway features. You'll work with JavaScript and TypeScript, focusing on test automation and quality assurance. This role requires experience in functional testing and automated testing tools.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a solid background in software testing, particularly in functional testing, and are familiar with defining test strategies and executing test plans. Your experience with JavaScript and TypeScript allows you to contribute effectively to the development of automated testing tools. You understand the importance of quality in software development and are eager to help build an engineering culture that prioritizes it.
You have expertise in automated testing tools and strategies, which enables you to design and execute various types of tests, including functional, integration, end-to-end, security, and performance tests. Your ability to work collaboratively within a scrum team ensures that you contribute to all sprint activities, from design to deployment.
What you'll do
As a Software Developer in Test at Kong, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of the AI Gateway features. You will develop and execute plans aimed at increasing test coverage while decreasing test execution time. Your contributions to the test automation harness will be vital as part of the continuous integration pipeline. You will design test cases and execute all types of tests, ensuring that the software meets the highest quality standards.
You will interact with key stakeholders and team members to discuss timelines and technical issues, ensuring that everyone is aligned on project goals. Your role will also involve building tools to support automated testing of Kong's products, which will help streamline the testing process and improve overall efficiency.
What we offer
At Kong, you will be part of a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, working in a collaborative environment that values quality and innovation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in the potential of diverse candidates. Join us in powering the world's connections and making a significant impact in the tech industry.
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