Senior Staff Solutions Engineer

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If you dont think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job please apply. Nobody checks every box - were looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have some interest and capabilities in others.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Staff Solutions Engineer to join our team at Kong (Australia) Pty 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 Youll 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 Youll 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.
* Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (Masters preferred).

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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 Kongs 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 .

Required Experience:

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