Software Engineer 2, API Ops
Core
Design, develop, and build Kong's API Operations toolset, including CLI tools and automation for HTTP, AI, and Event gateways.
Role type
Senior IC software engineer (API operations platform)
Builds
API Operations toolset, CLI tools, and automation workflows for Kong gateways
Domain
Cloud infrastructure, API management, DevOps
Required skills
Golang, cloud platform expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP), Infrastructure-as-Code, API design and standardization, CLI tool development, automation scripting
Preferred skills
Pre-IPO startup experience, high-performance software development, team mentorship
Technologies
Golang, AWS, Azure, GCP, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
Responsibilities
Design and develop API Operations toolset, extend toolset to support new gateways, build CLI tools for human and automation use, coordinate API changes across tools, collaborate on strategy and roadmap, assist with hiring and mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
