Indent ID: PSL305431-13-2 Detailed JD: please find below Sell Rate: 85-88/ hr, Remote / WFO / Hybrid: Remote Hire Type (FTE/Contract): Any Project Duration: 1 year possibility of extension No. of client interviews for this role: 1-2 rounds
Senior Kong Engineer
Key Responsibilities
Guide customers through the entire API lifecycle, including remote preparation and conducting in-depth technical workshops for architects, developers, security, and operations teams.
Architect and design API gateway solutions and integrations within customer environments, addressing technical challenges and providing hands-on implementation support as needed.
Drive professional services engagements focused on outcomes, delivering technical thought leadership throughout the customer adoption journey.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Sales teams to maximise customer value from Kong solutions.
Develop and contribute to technical documentation, reference architectures, design patterns, blogs, and knowledge base articles based on real-world implementation experiences.
Create tools, white papers, and marketing content to enhance Kong's technical capabilities and support internal teams.
Serve as a role model and mentor within the team by promoting best practices and facilitating knowledge sharing.
Travel to customer and Kong locations as necessary.
Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
Required Skills and Experience
Minimum 8 years of relevant professional services or solution architecture experience, preferably in the API, middleware, or SaaS domains.
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with API gateways and API integrations in enterprise environments.
Strong working knowledge of APIs and microservices architectures.
Proficiency in Linux environments, including experience with cloud and development tooling.
Experience with Kubernetes and major cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
Background in application development is preferred.
Prior experience in Open Source, API Management, or Middleware/SaaS software companies is advantageous.
Genuine passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning.
Excellent communication, organisational, and change management skills.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong ability to manage multiple client demands and deliver high-quality outcomes.