Senior Software Engineer, Developer Experience
Vanta- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
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.
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.
API management and connectivity solutions provider
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.