About the job
Join Us in Powering Global Connections!
At Kong, we understand that not every candidate will check every box. If you're excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We value strong candidates who bring unique strengths and a willingness to learn.
About the Role:
Kong is a groundbreaking open-source project that is widely adopted across various industries globally. Our community of developers and architects continuously contribute feedback that enhances our product. As a Staff Software Engineer in our Core Team, you will be instrumental in developing key features such as advanced proxying, load balancing, and database support, laying the groundwork for our teams and clients. Your role will involve identifying and implementing innovative industry trends and solutions.
Your Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain robust API management software and its foundational architecture.
Architect and implement new features that enhance Kong’s capabilities, including proxying, load balancing, and database integrations.
Troubleshoot bugs, optimize performance, and engage with the open-source community to advance Kong's core functionalities.
Bridge the gap between Kong and various third-party deployment platforms and tools.
Execute additional tasks as assigned by management.
Your Qualifications:
A minimum of 10 years in server-side application development and component integration.
Proven experience in designing, prototyping, building, and debugging scalable, distributed, and resilient applications.
Strong technical expertise in troubleshooting and profiling Linux systems.
Familiarity with modern programming languages and frameworks.

