Senior API Solutions Architect: Secure Integrations

Kong; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Kong Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to architect, design, and deliver robust API management solutions for clients. You will guide complex API architectures, authentication strategies, and automation pipelines while mentoring junior engineers.

Strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project delivery. The role emphasizes API design/management expertise, cybersecurity, and SDLC discipline, with expectations of leadership in

Qualifications

• 10+ years in solutions engineering, software architecture, or senior development.
• Expertise in API design and API management platforms (Kong experience highly regarded).
• Deep knowledge of authentication/authorization protocols and best practices.
• Experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cybersecurity.
• Proficiency with Docker, Git, and Linux; strong SDLC understanding.
• Strong project management and system integration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of complex API architectures.
• Develop secure authentication and authorization strategies for APIs.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines and automation technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Oversee technical aspects of client projects from scoping to delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to translate requirements into solutions.
• Utilize Docker, Git, and Linux for development and troubleshooting.
• Ensure high-quality, scalable solutions across multiple systems.

Skills

API design

API management

Authentication

Authorization

Automation

CI/CD

Cybersecurity

Docker

Git

Linux

SDLC

System integration

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

Kong

CI/CD tools

Job description

Kong Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to architect, design, and deliver robust API management solutions for clients. You will guide complex API architectures, authentication strategies, and automation pipelines while mentoring junior engineers.

Strong communication with clients and cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project delivery. The role emphasizes API design/management expertise, cybersecurity, and SDLC discipline, with expectations of leadership in