Solutions Engineer - Enterprise API Platform (Sales)

Kong; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Kong is seeking a seasoned Solutions Engineer to support Enterprise and Strategic UAE accounts. You will align with the Account Executive team, lead technical cycles, and help customers realize value from Kong API Management and connectivity solutions.

You will engage in discovery, demos, PoCs, and production onboarding, coordinating with product and engineering teams to ensure success across assigned accounts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of pre-sales Solution Engineering or relevant experience in SaaS/Open-source/Enterprise software.
• Experience with Open-source technology and API management concepts.
• Ability to present and lead discussions with C-level executives and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Support field sales in demonstrating Kong API Management & Connectivity value to customers.
• Grow trusted relationships across the full sales lifecycle from discovery to production.

Skills

Solution engineering

Pre-sales

Open-source tech

API management

Cloud computing

Executive presentation

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

NGINX

AWS

Postgres

Cassandra

Job description

Kong is seeking a seasoned Solutions Engineer to support Enterprise and Strategic UAE accounts. You will align with the Account Executive team, lead technical cycles, and help customers realize value from Kong API Management and connectivity solutions.

You will engage in discovery, demos, PoCs, and production onboarding, coordinating with product and engineering teams to ensure success across assigned accounts.