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 Staff Software Engineer for their Identity and Access Management team to architect a multi-tenant identity platform. You'll work with technologies like Java and AWS to implement advanced token management systems. This position requires significant experience in software engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 5+ years of experience in software engineering, particularly in building scalable and secure identity management systems. Your expertise in Java and AWS allows you to design and implement complex solutions that meet enterprise-grade security requirements. You are familiar with Docker and Kubernetes, enabling you to deploy applications in cloud environments effectively. You understand REST API principles and have experience in developing and integrating APIs for identity management.
You are a strong communicator and collaborator, able to work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You have a keen interest in security and are knowledgeable about token management systems, including refresh token rotation and proof-of-possession tokens. You thrive in environments that challenge your technical skills and encourage innovation.
What you'll do
As a Staff Software Engineer at Kong, you will lead the development of Kong Identity's multi-tenant identity platform, focusing on advanced token management systems. You will design and implement features that support complex organizational hierarchies and cross-tenant isolation. Your role will involve architecting global identity infrastructure with edge optimization and intelligent token caching to ensure sub-millisecond authentication latency worldwide.
You will also be responsible for designing sophisticated rate limiting, anomaly detection, and fraud prevention systems to protect against credential stuffing and token abuse. Collaborating with other engineers, you will ensure that the identity platform meets the needs of a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. Your contributions will directly impact the security and efficiency of API management solutions offered by Kong.
What we offer
Kong provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a product that is integral to the future of API management. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development within the company. Join us in building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era and helps organizations secure and manage their APIs effectively.
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