
The API gateway for modern microservices
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...
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...
Kong fosters a culture focused on innovation and flexibility, emphasizing the importance of modern architectures like microservices and serverless env...

Kong • Toronto
Kong is hiring a Staff Software Development Engineer to lead the development of API-focused software components. You'll work with TypeScript, JavaScript, and Node.js to enhance API discoverability and management. This position requires 8+ years of experience in software development.
You have over 8 years of experience in software development, particularly in leading teams to create and maintain complex software solutions. Your expertise lies in designing and implementing microservices and APIs, ensuring they are robust and scalable. You are proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript, and you have hands-on experience with modern Node.js frameworks like NestJS. Your background includes working with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, which you use to support your applications effectively.
You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineering and product teams to deliver best-in-class solutions. You understand the importance of automated testing and are committed to writing tests that ensure code quality and prevent regressions. Your experience in production support, including participating in on-call rotations, has equipped you with the skills to handle real-time issues effectively.
In this role, you will lead features and initiatives that span across teams, collaborating with counterparts in different regions to deliver impactful solutions. You will design, implement, and maintain microservices and APIs that enhance API discoverability and management for our customers. Your responsibilities will include writing automated tests to ensure the reliability of your code and participating in an on-call rotation to support your team's services in production.
You will also be expected to mentor junior engineers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them grow in their roles. As part of the API Management group at Kong, your work will directly influence the business outcomes for both Kong and its customers, making your contributions vital to our success.
At Kong, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in powering the world's connections through innovative API and AI technologies.
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