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NITYA Software Solutions Inc · 16 hours ago

Senior Kong Engineer | Remote

positionUnited States
timeContract
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

NITYA Software Solutions Inc is seeking a Senior Kong Engineer to guide customers through the API lifecycle and architect API gateway solutions. The role involves collaborating with various teams to maximize customer value and providing technical thought leadership throughout the adoption journey.

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Hiring Manager
Pravalika N.
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Responsibilities

Guide customers through the entire API lifecycle, including remote preparation and conducting in-depth technical workshops for architects, developers, security, and operations teams
Architect and design API gateway solutions and integrations within customer environments, addressing technical challenges and providing hands-on implementation support as needed
Drive professional services engagements focused on outcomes, delivering technical thought leadership throughout the customer adoption journey
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Sales teams to maximise customer value from Kong solutions
Develop and contribute to technical documentation, reference architectures, design patterns, blogs, and knowledge base articles based on real-world implementation experiences
Create tools, white papers, and marketing content to enhance Kong’s technical capabilities and support internal teams
Serve as a role model and mentor within the team by promoting best practices and facilitating knowledge sharing
Travel to customer and Kong locations as necessary
Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager

Qualification

API gatewaysAPI integrationsMicroservices architecturesLinux environmentsKubernetesCloud platformsApplication developmentOpen Source experienceChange managementCommunication skillsOrganisational skillsTeam-oriented approach

Required

Minimum 8 years of relevant professional services or solution architecture experience, preferably in the API, middleware, or SaaS domains
Demonstrated hands-on expertise with API gateways and API integrations in enterprise environments
Strong working knowledge of APIs and microservices architectures
Proficiency in Linux environments, including experience with cloud and development tooling
Experience with Kubernetes and major cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
Genuine passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning
Excellent communication, organisational, and change management skills
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong ability to manage multiple client demands and deliver high-quality outcomes

Preferred

Background in application development is preferred
Prior experience in Open Source, API Management, or Middleware/SaaS software companies is advantageous

Company

NITYA Software Solutions Inc

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NITYA Software Solutions offers consultation services in the areas of web, desktop, and mobile application design and development.
dateFounded in 2005
location
Fremont, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://www.nityainc.com/

H1B Sponsorship

NITYA Software Solutions Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (23)
2024 (16)
2023 (23)
2022 (46)
2021 (15)
2020 (31)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Satya Bathula
Founder, PRESIDENT/CEO
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