Kong

Staff Solutions Architect - Remote - Pacific Standard or Mountain Time

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Candidates are required to possess 8+ years of relevant experience within professional services or support roles, along with hands-on implementation experience with API gateway and/or API integrations in customer environments. They should have infrastructure build experience with virtual machines or containers using Kubernetes, proficiency in Linux environments including Cloud and Development tooling, and knowledge of DevOps, Security fundamentals, and Networking fundamentals. Experience with major cloud providers such as GCP, AWS, and Azure is also required, as well as prior experience working in the Open Source space and/or API Management or other Middleware/SaaS software companies. Software development experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, or Lua is preferred.

Responsibilities

As a Staff Solutions Architect, the individual will lead and guide customers throughout their technical journey with Kong, serving as a technical advisor to enterprise customers and consulting their teams through architecture, implementation, deployment, and rollout phases. They will interface and collaborate with various peers and partners, representing Kong culture and values, and working closely with Kong’s cross-functional teams (Product, Engineering, Customer Success, CRE, and others) to drive the successful delivery of customer-facing engagements. The role involves defining what ‘good’ looks like in terms of production deployments and contributing to the continued innovation and enhancement of Kong’s technology through thought leadership.

Skills

API gateway
API integrations
Kubernetes
GCP
AWS
Azure
Java
Python
Lua
Linux
DevOps
Security
Networking
Containers
Middleware
SaaS

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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