Kong

Senior Software Engineer, (DevX) - Remote

Canada

CA$144,780 – CA$202,825Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Software Development, API Platforms, Cloud TechnologiesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience working in a team to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions, along with experience with Typescript, Javascript, and modern NodeJS frameworks like NestJS, experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, experience developing and supporting SaaS platforms, understanding of and development with git and GitHub workflows, experience in test-driven development and automated testing, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will implement and maintain microservices and APIs that power the Konnect Dev Portal, including Developer Portal configuration, API catalogs, Markdown and OAS documentation solutions, API authentication configuration, metering, and subscription services; design and implement solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity; support those services in production by participating in an on-call rotation; write automated tests to ensure the behavior of code and avoid regressions; and perform any additional tasks required by their manager.

Skills

Typescript
Javascript
NodeJS
NestJS
PostgreSQL
SaaS
git
GitHub
test-driven development
automated testing
Kubernetes
Docker
Kafka
CDC
Flink
OpenAPI Specification
API documentation

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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