Staff Software Engineer, Developer Portal at Kong

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

8+ years working in and leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions
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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bonus: Experience with Golang, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, CDC, and Flink
Bonus: Fullstack capable
Bonus: A passion for APIs, OAS, and Documentation

Responsibilities

Provide technical mentorship to future team members as the founding member of the team's expansion into Italy
Assist in hiring the remaining team members
Lead features and initiatives that cross team boundaries, collaborating with counterparts in other regions and teams to deliver best-in-class solutions
Design, implement, and maintain microservices and APIs that power the Konnect Dev Portal (e.g., Developer Portal configuration, API catalogs, Markdown and OAS documentation solutions, API authentication configuration, metering, and subscription services)
Support team's services in production by participating in an on-call rotation
Write automated tests to ensure the behavior of the code and avoid regressions
Any additional tasks required by your manager

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

TypescriptJavascriptNodeJSNestJSPostgreSQLGitGitHubmicroservicesAPIsSaaS

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

The role requires 8+ years working in and leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions.

What technical skills are needed for this position?

Candidates need experience with Typescript, Javascript, and modern NodeJS frameworks like NestJS, relational databases like PostgreSQL, git and GitHub workflows, and test-driven development with automated testing.

Is this role remote or office-based, and what's the location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the compensation or salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this role at Kong?

Strong candidates have 8+ years of experience leading software teams, proficiency in Typescript, Javascript, NodeJS, PostgreSQL, and SaaS platforms, plus bonus skills like Golang, Kubernetes, and a passion for APIs; the company encourages applying even if you don't meet every criterion.

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