Data Platform Engineer, Business Intelligence at Kong

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess deep expertise in handling large-scale data systems, including Snowflake, Kafka, dbt, and Airflow/Snowpark, along with proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL. Experience with modern data ecosystems, cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), and data warehousing/dimensional modeling is required. Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills are also essential.

Responsibilities

The Data Platform Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and systems, including real-time and batch processing using Kafka, dbt, and Airflow/Snowpark. They will implement and optimize data models in Snowflake, build ELT processes, and develop Reverse ETL solutions for operational analytics. Responsibilities also include integrating data from various systems, automating workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data governance and security.

Skills

Snowflake
Kafka
dbt
Airflow
Data Modeling
ELT
Reverse ETL
Data Pipelines
Data Integration
Automation
Data Governance
Query Performance Tuning

Kong

API management and connectivity solutions provider

About Kong

Kong focuses on API management and connectivity, providing tools that help businesses manage, secure, and optimize their APIs for software communication. Its main product, Kong Gateway, is a fast API gateway that can handle up to 50,000 transactions per second, while Kong Konnect offers a SaaS platform for API management and Kong Mesh manages microservices. Kong stands out by combining open-source technology with enterprise solutions, allowing free access to core features and offering premium services for businesses. The company's goal is to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance for a diverse range of clients in a rapidly growing market.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$334.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Weekly Donut Chats
Home Office Stipend
Flexible Time Off & Dedicated Unplug Days
Virtual Events

Risks

AI-enhanced security threats pose significant risks to API security.
Low adoption of zero-trust architecture leaves APIs vulnerable to breaches.
Intensifying competition in AI API platforms may draw customers away from Kong.

Differentiation

Kong's API Gateway supports 50,000 transactions per second, ensuring high performance.
Kong offers a unique combination of open-source and enterprise-grade API solutions.
Kong Insomnia is the fastest-growing platform for building, testing, and debugging APIs.

Upsides

Kong raised $175M to enhance AI connectivity and expand its solutions.
Kong Insomnia surpassed 1 million users, indicating strong demand for its tools.
Kong's Premium Technology Partner Program fosters innovation and collaboration.

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