Software Development Engineer in Test (Gateway) at Kong

Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Core programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with Docker / Docker Compose
Functional testing experience, including defining test strategy, test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting
Experience in common testing methods, testing tools, terminology and industry practices
Experience with one or more test automation tools and frameworks such as Cypress and/or Playwright
API testing (RESTful, gRPC preferred)
Technical troubleshooting, diagnosing and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly
Understanding of web applications structure and potential "soft spots"
Understanding of Continuous Delivery concepts and can use tools including Jenkins/Travis and GitHub Actions
The ability to recognize risks and errors in an application

Responsibilities

Help in building an Engineering culture that enables quality in all software feature development teams across the company
Investigating and reproducing reported problems, testing existing and new features, validating bugfixes, and creating and managing bug reports
Documenting and designing test cases for our products
Write, execute and maintain manual and automated tests for our products (Unit, Integration and E2E tests)
Setting up, maintaining, and execute automated checks on multiple application platforms (On-premises, Desktop, and Web) across different supported OS’s
Participate in on-call rotation to support the applications you test

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptTypeScriptDockerDocker ComposeCypressPlaywrightRESTful APIgRPCUnit TestingIntegration TestingE2E Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Software Development Engineer in Test position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

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What core skills are required for this SDET role at Kong?

Core requirements include programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, experience with Docker/Docker Compose, functional testing experience, API testing (RESTful, gRPC preferred), and experience with test automation tools like Cypress or Playwright.

What is the team structure and culture like for this position?

The role is an integral part of the scrum team, participating in all sprint activities from design through production support, while helping build an Engineering culture that enables quality across software feature development teams.

What makes a strong candidate for this SDET role?

Strong candidates have core skills in a few key areas like JavaScript/TypeScript and testing, with interest and capabilities in others; even if you don't meet all criteria, apply as nobody checks every box.

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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