Senior Staff Solutions Engineer

Kong; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kong Australia is seeking a highly experienced Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to lead architecture, design and delivery of robust API management solutions for clients. You will drive technical excellence, mentor engineers, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

This senior role requires a deep understanding of API design, authentication/authorization, automation, and cybersecurity, with hands-on experience in Docker, Git, and Linux.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solutions engineering, software architecture, or senior development.
• Expertise in API Design and API Management platforms; Kong is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols.
• Experience with automation tech, CI/CD pipelines, and cybersecurity.
• Proficient with Docker, Git, and Linux environments.
• Extensive experience with the software development life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex API architectures using API Design and API Management.
• Develop secure authentication and authorization strategies for API services.
• Drive automation via CI/CD pipelines to improve delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Oversee client projects from scoping to execution with strong PM skills.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Leverage Docker, Git, and Linux for development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the software development lifecycle.
• Perform complex system integration tasks across diverse platforms.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges proactively.

Skills

API Design

API Management

Automation & CI/CD

Cybersecurity

Docker

Git

Linux

Project Management

System Integration

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Kong API Platform

Docker

Git

Linux

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to join our team at Kong (Australia) Pty Ltd. In this role, you will be a key technical leader, responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing robust API management solutions for our clients, driving technical excellence and successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and implementation of complex API architectures, utilising advanced API Design and API Management principles.
• Develop and implement secure authentication and authorisation strategies for various API services, ensuring robust Cybersecurity.
• Drive the adoption of automation technologies, including Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines, to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and best practices.
• Manage and oversee technical aspects of client projects, including scoping, planning, and execution, demonstrating strong Project Management skills.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and provide effective Technical Communication.
• Leverage expertise in Docker (Software), Git, and Linux environments for solution development, deployment, and troubleshooting.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the Software Development Life Cycle, ensuring high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Perform complex System Integration tasks, ensuring seamless interoperability between various systems and platforms.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities.

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in a solutions engineering, software architecture, or senior development role.
• Demonstrable expertise in API Design and API Management platforms (experience with Kong is highly regarded).
• In-depth knowledge of Authentication and Authorization protocols and best practices.
• Proven experience with Automation Technology, Continuous Integrations, and Continuous Delivery pipelines.
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency in Docker (Software), Git, and Linux operating systems.
• Extensive experience with the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Excellent Project Management skills with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong System Integration experience with diverse technologies.
• Exceptional Technical Communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

About Kong

Kong Inc., the AI Connectivity Company, is building the connectivity layer of AI. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and AI-native startups alike, Kong’s unified API and AI platform enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI traffic — on any model, any cloud. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.