Senior Staff Solutions Engineer

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

Are you ready to unlock intelligence?

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., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong’s unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.