Kong

Senior Fullstack Engineer, Gateway UI - Shanghai

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 6+ years of experience writing JavaScript and a history of using TypeScript in production, along with knowledge of Vue.js or the ability to quickly learn new technologies. Strong visual and written communication skills are required, as well as expertise in test-driven development and automated testing, and understanding of git and Github workflows. Experience with backend software development, Go programming language, data modeling, microservices architectures, and distributed systems is beneficial. Experience with NGINX/OpenResty/Kong/LuaJIT is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Fullstack Engineer will design and implement frontend solutions to technical problems, troubleshoot and resolve backend service issues, collaborate with other teams to deliver technical solutions and a consistent user experience, and deliver high-quality software through automated testing. They will also support production by participating in an on-call rotation and develop, troubleshoot, and maintain backend services that power the Kong Konnect Platform when needed.

Skills

JavaScript
TypeScript
Vue.js
Git
Github
Test-Driven Development
Automated Testing
Go
Data Modeling
Microservices
Backend Development

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.

Key Metrics

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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