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TestingXperts · 14 hours ago

Kong Architect

United States

Contract

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

12+ years exp

TestingXperts is seeking a Kong Architect to guide enterprise clients in the implementation and optimization of Kong’s technology solutions. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, providing technical leadership, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective adoption of Kong solutions.

DevOpsInformation TechnologyPenetration TestingQuality AssuranceSoftwareUsability Testing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead customers through their full API lifecycle journey, including remote preparation and delivering technical workshops for architects, developers, security, and operations teams

Design and architect API gateway solutions and integrations in customer environments, addressing technical challenges and providing hands-on implementation support

Drive outcome-based professional services engagements, offering technical thought leadership throughout the customer adoption journey

Collaborate internally with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, and Sales teams to maximise customer value from Kong solutions

Develop and contribute to technical documentation, reference architecture, design patterns, blogs, and knowledge base articles based on real-world experiences

Create tooling, white papers, and marketing content to advance Kong’s technical capabilities and support internal teams

Act as a role model and mentor within the team, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing

Travel to customer and Kong locations as required (post-pandemic)

Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by your manager

Qualification

API gatewaysAPI integrationsMicroservices architecturesKubernetesLinux environmentsCloud platformsOpen Source experienceApplication developmentChange managementCommunication skillsOrganisational skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

12+ years of relevant professional services or solution architecture experience

Proven hands-on experience with API gateways and API integrations in enterprise environments

Strong practical knowledge of APIs and microservices architectures

Proficiency in Linux environments, including cloud and development tooling

Experience with Kubernetes and major cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and Azure

Demonstrated passion for technology and continuous learning

Excellent communication, organisational, and change management skills

Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple client demands and deliver high-quality outcomes

Preferred

Background in application development preferred

Previous experience in Open Source, API Management, or Middleware/SaaS software companies is a plus

Company

TestingXperts

Glassdoor4.1

Next Gen QA & Software Testing Company

Founded in 1996

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.testingxperts.com/

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