Remote Staff Software Engineer, Developer Portal

Description:

• The role is for a Staff Software Engineer on the Developer Portal team at Kong, focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining microservices and APIs for the Konnect Dev Portal.
• The Konnect Dev Portal is essential for customers' users to discover, experiment, and integrate with APIs hosted on the Konnect platform.
• As the founding member of the team's expansion into Italy, the engineer will provide technical mentorship and assist in hiring additional team members.
• The engineer will lead features and initiatives that require collaboration across teams and regions to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining microservices and APIs, such as Developer Portal configuration, API catalogs, documentation solutions, authentication configuration, metering, and subscription services.
• The engineer will support the team's services in production by participating in an on-call rotation.
• Writing automated tests to ensure code behavior and prevent regressions is also part of the role.
• Additional tasks may be assigned by the manager.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions.
• Proficiency in Typescript, Javascript, and modern NodeJS frameworks like NestJS is required.
• Experience with relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience in developing and supporting SaaS platforms.
• A solid understanding of git and GitHub workflows is essential.
• Experience in test-driven development and automated testing is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must.

Benefits:

• Kong offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Employees will be part of a mission-driven company that is a leader in cloud-native API technologies.
• The company promotes a culture of innovation and collaboration, allowing employees to work on impactful projects.
• Kong is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination.