Kong Engineer / Kong Architect
Remote • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Digital Dhara LLC
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Skills
- API
- API Management
- Middleware
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- SaaS
- Microservices
- Cloud Computing
- Amazon Web Services
- Application Development
Summary
Senior Kong Engineer / Kong Architect
Location : Remote (need to travel as per client need)
Key Responsibilities
- Guide customers through the entire API lifecycle, including remote preparation and conducting in-depth technical workshops for architects, developers, security, and operations teams.
- Architect and design API gateway solutions and integrations within customer environments, addressing technical challenges and providing hands-on implementation support as needed.
- Drive professional services engagements focused on outcomes, delivering technical thought leadership throughout the customer adoption journey.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Sales teams to maximise customer value from Kong solutions.
- Develop and contribute to technical documentation, reference architectures, design patterns, blogs, and knowledge base articles based on real-world implementation experiences.
- Create tools, white papers, and marketing content to enhance Kong’s technical capabilities and support internal teams.
- Serve as a role model and mentor within the team by promoting best practices and facilitating knowledge sharing.
- Travel to customer and Kong locations as necessary.
- Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional services or solution architecture experience, preferably in the API, middleware, or SaaS domains.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with API gateways and API integrations in enterprise environments.
- Strong working knowledge of APIs and microservices architectures.
- Proficiency in Linux environments, including experience with cloud and development tooling.
- Experience with Kubernetes and major cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, AWS, or Azure.
- Background in application development is preferred.
- Prior experience in Open Source, API Management, or Middleware/SaaS software companies is advantageous.
- Genuine passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and change management skills.
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Strong ability to manage multiple client demands and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Dice Id: 91170785
- Position Id: DD26-0004
- Posted 1 day ago
Company Info
About Digital Dhara LLC
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