Staff Software Engineer, Konnect Core Platform
Core
Architect and build Kong Identity's multi-tenant identity platform supporting complex organizational hierarchies, cross-tenant isolation, and enterprise-grade security controls.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Identity Platform Architecture)
Builds
Multi-tenant identity platform with advanced token management, claims engine, and global infrastructure
Domain
Cybersecurity / Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Advanced OAuth 2.0 extensions, OpenID Connect, multi-tenant architecture, cryptographic protocols, JWT patterns, HSM integration, SAML federation, LDAP/AD bridges, SCIM provisioning, high-performance system design, compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, GDPR)
Preferred skills
OAuth 2.1, GNAP, post-quantum cryptography, service mesh identity patterns, workload identity, container orchestration integration
Technologies
OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, SAML, LDAP, AD, SCIM, HSM, mTLS, PKCE
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced token management systems; Lead development of extensible claims engine; Architect global identity infrastructure with edge optimization; Design rate limiting and fraud prevention systems; Build enterprise identity federation capabilities; Lead technical strategy for developer experience; Architect advanced client management systems; Design plugin architecture for custom grant flows; Drive implementation of compliance frameworks; Lead technical initiatives for observability integration; Mentor engineering teams on advanced identity concepts
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
