Senior Software Engineer - Kubernetes
Core
Designing, developing, and optimizing Kong's Gateway Operator and Ingress Controller for high-performance, scalable API connectivity in cloud-native environments.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Kubernetes/Cloud-Native)
Builds
Kong Gateway Operator, Kong Ingress Controller, and integrations with Kubernetes and cloud providers
Domain
Cloud-native infrastructure, API gateways, distributed systems
Required skills
Golang, Kubernetes, distributed systems design, API/microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), observability, open-source contribution
Preferred skills
Mentoring, technical leadership, deep knowledge of service meshes
Technologies
Golang, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana
Responsibilities
Designing and maintaining Kong Gateway Operator and Ingress Controller, optimizing performance for high-throughput systems, building cloud provider integrations, contributing to open-source projects, mentoring junior engineers, troubleshooting complex system issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC