VP , Software Engineering Manager
Core
Lead the strategic direction, engineering execution, and operational excellence of the firm's API Management ecosystem, specifically owning the enterprise Kong platform and driving large-scale API modernization and migration initiatives.
Role type
VP, Software Engineering Manager (Platform Engineering)
Builds
Enterprise Kong API Gateway platform, API management services, developer portals, and service mesh infrastructure.
Domain
Financial Services / API Management / Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise API platform strategy, large-scale migration program leadership, team management (managing managers), DevSecOps principles, cloud-native architecture, API governance, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
AI technologies, EKS, Kafka, ELK, geographically distributed team management, Agile methodology, executive influence
Technologies
Kong Gateway, Kong Enterprise, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, Kubernetes (EKS), Kafka, ELK
Responsibilities
Own the enterprise Kong API Gateway platform strategy, roadmap, and operational excellence; Lead engineering teams responsible for API gateway services and platform reliability; Drive enterprise-wide migration from legacy middleware to Kong; Build and lead high-performing teams of engineering managers and architects; Partner with Enterprise Architecture to define API management standards and modernization roadmaps; Ensure API platform alignment with cybersecurity, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & large-scale execution
