Senior API Platform Lead - Kong & Observability

Synechron; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced technology leader to drive the development and delivery of Synapse APIs. You will own end-to-end API service delivery, lead engineering squads, and ensure security and governance across critical releases.

We require 10+ years in software engineering and at least 5 years guiding engineering teams, with proven experience managing enterprise API platforms. Kong Gateway/Kong Mesh skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years software engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Experience managing enterprise API platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of API services.
• Lead development squads and technical decision-making.
• Ensure coding standards, security controls, and engineering practices.
• Drive solution review, code review, and design governance.
• Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Oversee production readiness and deployment approvals.
• Collaborate with Architecture, DevOps, Security, and Testing teams.
• Manage technical risks and dependencies.

Skills

Kong Gateway/Kong Mesh

Observability

Job description

Synechron is seeking an experienced technology leader to drive the development and delivery of Synapse APIs. You will own end-to-end API service delivery, lead engineering squads, and ensure security and governance across critical releases.

We require 10+ years in software engineering and at least 5 years guiding engineering teams, with proven experience managing enterprise API platforms. Kong Gateway/Kong Mesh skills are essential.