Software Engineer, Microservices (Typescript) - Remote at Kong

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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CA$123,025 – CA$172,330Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

SaaS, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

5+ years working in a team to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions
Expertise in Typescript and JavaScript
Experience designing, prototyping, building, and debugging microservices architectures and distributed systems
Experience developing and supporting a large-scale SaaS platform
Expertise in designing and writing APIs, and a firm grasp of API lifecycle management
Expertise in data modeling in relational and no-SQL databases
Working knowledge of containerization and Kubernetes
Understanding of and development with git and GitHub workflows
Expertise in test-driven development and automated testing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain services that power Konnect (e.g., identity, search, provisioning)
Design and implement solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity
Support services in production by participating in an on-call rotation
Write automated tests to ensure code behavior and avoid regressions
Mentor other team members
Perform any additional tasks required by the manager

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TypescriptJavaScriptMicroservicesKubernetesGitGitHubNoSQLRelational DatabasesAPI DesignTest-Driven DevelopmentAutomated Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer position?

The typical base pay range is CAD $123025 - $172330.

Is this Software Engineer role remote?

Yes, the role is remote.

What skills are required for this Software Engineer position?

Required skills include 5+ years of experience developing complex software solutions, expertise in Typescript and JavaScript, experience with microservices architectures and distributed systems, SaaS platforms, API design and lifecycle management, databases, containerization and Kubernetes, git/GitHub, test-driven development, and excellent communication skills.

Should I apply if I don't meet all the requirements for this role?

Yes, apply even if you don't meet all criteria, as the company is looking for candidates strong in a few areas with interest and capabilities in others.

What does the team collaboration look like at Kong for this role?

You will work closely with Engineering and Product Management teams to develop software components impacting customers and Kong’s business.

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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