Staff Software Development Engineer

Kong; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud API technologies firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced developer to build tools and services for API management. In this role, you will collaborate with teams to deliver solutions that enhance API visibility and management. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software development, with a strong expertise in Typescript and JavaScript, as well as knowledge of microservices and SaaS platforms. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to both company and customer success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development and team leadership.
• Expertise in Typescript and JavaScript is required.
• Understanding of relational databases like PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team features and initiatives.
• Design, implement, and maintain APIs that enhance API discoverability.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for production services.

Skills

Typescript

JavaScript

Microservices architecture

Distributed systems

SaaS platforms

Test-driven development

Automated testing

PostgreSQL

Git

GitHub workflows

Communication skills

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Kafka

CDC

Flink

Job description

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

In the API Management group at Kong, you will build tools & services that enable visibility into customers' APIs. We provide ways for our customers ensure APIs are discovered, meet requirements, and have great documentation. Working closely with Engineering and Product teams, you will develop API-focused software components that will materially impact the business of both Kong and Kong’s customers.

What you’ll do

• Lead features and initiatives that cross team boundaries, collaborating with your counterparts in other regions and other teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Design, implement, and maintain microservices and APIs that power API discoverability & management.
• Support your team's services in production by participating in an on-call rotation.
• Write automated tests to ensure the behavior of the code and avoid regressions.
• And any additional tasks required by your manager.

What you’ll bring

• 8+ years working in and leading teams to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions.
• Expertise in Typescript and JavaScript.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing, prototyping, building and debugging microservices architectures and distributed systems.
• Experience developing and supporting SaaS platforms.
• Understanding of and development with git and GitHub workflows.
• Experience in test-driven development and automated testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Bonus points

• Experience with Golang, Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka, CDC, and Flink.
• Fullstack capable
• A passion for APIs, OAS, and Documentation.

About Kong

Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, 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 time to market. For more information about Kong, please visit www.konghq.com or follow us on X @thekonginc.