E-Solutions · 2 days ago
KONG API Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expE-Solutions is seeking a KONG API Architect to guide enterprise clients through the implementation and optimisation of Kong’s technology solutions. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure successful adoption and maximum value from the solutions offered.
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Hiring Manager
Debo Choudhury
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
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
E-Solutions
E-Solutions is a talent acquisition company that offers staffing, application development, and strategic outsourcing services.
1001-5000 employees
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ANKIT MISHRA
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