Are you ready to power the World's connections?
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.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Fullstack Software Engineer with a passion for building technical tools and scalable design systems. You will be responsible for building UI features, integrations, tools, and custom single page applications. You have a deep understanding of UI principles, an understanding of user experience, and the skill and drive to build scalable single page web applications.Besides, you will be able to develop, troubleshoot and maintain corresponding backend services that power Kong Konnect Platform when there’s need.
What you'll do:
Design and implement frontend solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity using TypeScript and Vue.js
Troubleshoot and resolve backend service related issues
Working cross-functionally with other teams to deliver technical solution and a consistent user experience
Deliver high-quality software by writing automated tests
Support production by participating in an on-call rotation
What you'll bring:
6+ years of experience writing JavaScript, and a history of using TypeScript in production
Knowledge of Vue.js or a proven history of learning new technologies quickly
Excellent visual and written communication skills, to collaborate effectively with design, product, and engineering teams
Understanding of and development with git and Github workflows
Expertise in test-driven development and automated testing
Bonus Points:
Experience with backend software development
Experience of Go programming language
Experience with data modeling in relational databases and no-SQL databases
Experience designing, prototyping, building and debugging microservices architectures and distributed systems
Experience working on technical products and data visualizations
Contributions to a UI component library
Experience with NGINX/OpenResty/Kong/LuaJIT
About Kong:
Kong is THE cloud native API platform with the fastest, most adopted API gateway in the world (over 300m downloads!). As the innovation leader of cloud API technologies, Kong is on a mission to enable companies around the world to become "API-first" and securely accelerate AI adoption. Kong helps organizations globally - from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises - unleash developer productivity, build securely and accelerate to market.
83% of web traffic today is API calls! APIs are the connective tissue of the cloud and the underlying technology that allows software to talk and interact with one another. Therefore, we believe that APIs act as the nervous system of the cloud. Our audacious mission is to build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind!
For more information about Kong, please visit konghq.com or follow @thekonginc on Twitter.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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