Role overview

Kong is seeking a Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to join its Australia-based team. You will serve as a technical leader responsible for designing and implementing API management solutions for clients, while driving technical excellence and ensuring successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of complex API architectures using advanced API design and management principles.
Develop and implement secure authentication and authorization strategies for API services, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures.
Drive adoption of automation technologies, including continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, to streamline development and deployment processes.
Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
Manage technical aspects of client projects, including scoping, planning, and execution.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
Act as a subject matter expert in the software development lifecycle, performing complex system integration tasks to ensure seamless interoperability between systems and platforms.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in solutions engineering, software architecture, or senior development roles.
Demonstrable expertise in API design and management platforms, with Kong experience highly valued.
In-depth knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols and best practices.
Proven experience with automation technology, continuous integration, and continuous delivery pipelines.
Proficiency with Docker, Git, and Linux operating systems.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
Exceptional technical communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).

What makes this role worth considering

Kong is the AI Connectivity Company trusted by Fortune 500 companies and AI-native startups, building the connectivity layer for AI. You will work on a unified API and AI platform that enables organizations to secure, manage, and govern intelligence across APIs and AI traffic on any model and any cloud.