engineering
Posted May 21Senior Staff Solutions Engineer
at Konghq
AustraliaRemote
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of complex API architectures, utilising advanced API Design and API Management principles.
- Develop and implement secure authentication and authorisation strategies for various API services, ensuring robust Cybersecurity.
- Drive the adoption of automation technologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, to streamline development and deployment processes.
- Manage and oversee technical aspects of client projects, including scoping, planning, and execution, demonstrating strong Project Management skills.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and provide effective Technical Communication.
- Perform complex System Integration tasks, ensuring seamless interoperability between various systems and platforms.
Requirements
- Leverage expertise in Docker (Software), Git, and Linux environments for solution development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
- experience in a solutions engineering, software architecture, or senior development role.
- Demonstrable expertise in API Design and API Management platforms (experience with Kong is highly regarded).
- In-depth knowledge of Authentication and Authorization protocols and best practices. Proven
- experience with Automation Technology, Continuous Integrations, and Continuous Delivery pipelines.
- Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
- Proficiency in Docker (Software), Git, and Linux operating systems. Extensive
- experience with the Software Development Life Cycle.
- experience with diverse technologies.
- Exceptional Technical Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred). #LI-KS1 About Kong: Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era.
- Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models.
Experience
- Qualifications: 10+ years of
Contact
- For more information, visit www.konghq.com http://www.konghq.com.
Additional details
- Are you ready to unlock intelligence? If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply.
- Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others.
- Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to join our team at Kong (Australia) Pty Ltd. In this role, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing robust API management solutions for our clients, driving technical excellence and successful project delivery. Job Responsibilities:
- Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
- Act as a subject matter expert in the Software Development Life Cycle, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.
- Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities. Job
- Excellent Project Management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.