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

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SoftwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SnowflakeKafkadbtAirflowData ModelingELTReverse ETLData PipelinesData IntegrationAutomationData GovernanceQuery Performance Tuning

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the compensation structure for this role?

Kong has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States, and compensation varies depending on factors like candidate location, role, skill set, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards like sales incentives.

Is this position remote or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What technical skills are required for the Data Platform Engineer role?

Required skills include experience with Snowflake for design and optimization, Apache Kafka for streaming data, dbt for data transformation, Apache Airflow or similar for orchestration, and strong proficiency in Python, Java, and SQL.

What kind of collaboration is expected in this role?

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, Analysts, and Product teams to understand business requirements and deliver actionable data insights, requiring excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What makes a strong candidate for this Data Platform Engineer position?

Strong candidates will have deep technical expertise in Snowflake, Kafka, dbt, Airflow, Python, Java, SQL, along with experience in data modeling, ELT/Reverse ETL, cloud architectures, strong problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

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