Senior Software Engineer (Kong API Gateway)

Quick Facts

Senior Software Engineer supporting the CTO’s office of an asset management company, focused on managing Kong API Gateway.

Description

Design and develop backend applications, serverless components, and microservices that enable enterprise API management, security, and integrations using Kong API Gateway and Kong Konnect.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend applications, serverless functions, and microservices supporting enterprise API management
• Build and maintain REST APIs and API management solutions using Kong API Gateway and Kong Konnect
• Develop and deploy serverless components using AWS Lambda
• Collaborate within a Scrum team following Agile methodology
• Implement API security measures: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSL/TLS, and mTLS
• Support CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices for continuous deployment
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using CloudWatch and Splunk

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing backend applications, serverless architectures, microservices, REST APIs, and API management
• Practical experience with Kong API Gateway, Kong Konnect, REST APIs, API Management, and API Security
• Proficiency in Node.js and/or Python
• Knowledge of AWS services: ECS, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, Route 53, IAM, Secrets Manager
• DevOps and observability experience: Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Bash, CloudWatch, Splunk
• Experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSL/TLS, and mTLS
• Experience working within a Scrum team and using Agile methodology
• Fluent English communication and ability to work in a client-facing capacity

Benefits

• Stable pay and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount)
• Health insurance, multisport, and shopping vouchers
• Referral bonuses up to $2,000
• Hybrid work model with opportunities to work remotely within Poland
• Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually and relocation opportunities
• Career development programs, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS) and English classes
• Corporate, social, and well-being events; office amenities (entertainment/relaxation zones, snacks, coffee)
• Benefits are for employees only; contractors are supported under individually agreed B2B terms