Senior API Gateway Engineer - Distributed Systems

Kong; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer of cloud API technologies is looking for a Developer to maintain and extend its API Gateway. The role includes designing features, troubleshooting, and engaging with the open-source community. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in server-side applications and solid expertise in Linux systems. This position supports remote work and encourages innovative solutions in API development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming in server-side applications and components.
• Experience designing and building highly scalable applications.
• Solid technical expertise in Linux systems troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Kong Gateway.
• Implement new innovative features for API management.
• Troubleshoot bugs and optimize performance.

Skills

Programming in server-side applications

Designing scalable applications

Linux systems troubleshooting

Distributed systems expertise

Communication skills

Tools

NGINX

OpenResty

Envoy

Rust

Job description

A leading developer of cloud API technologies is looking for a Developer to maintain and extend its API Gateway. The role includes designing features, troubleshooting, and engaging with the open-source community. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in server-side applications and solid expertise in Linux systems. This position supports remote work and encourages innovative solutions in API development.