Not specified; equity rewards included; strong cas...
Remote with 10-25% travel expectations
8+ years customer-facing technical roles
Hands-on api gateway implementation experience
Kubernetes proficiency required
Kong Inc. is seeking a Staff Solutions Architect to support its Professional Services team, focusing on guiding customers in the implementation and adoption of API technologies. This remote position requires a strong technical background and offers opportunities for professional growth and impact within the company and its client base
Job Summary
Join the global API and AI governance leader to guide enterprise customers through their technical innovation journey with Kong.
The role involves designing end-to-end solution architectures and leading virtual or in-person technical workshops for diverse customer teams.
Employees receive equity rewards, strong cash compensation, and opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI-enabled connectivity technology.
Matching Summary
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Kong Inc. is seeking a Staff Solutions Architect to support its Professional Services team, focusing on guiding customers in the implementation and adoption of API technologies. This remote position requires a strong technical background and offers opportunities for professional growth and impact within the company and its client base.
Salary
Not specified; Equity rewards included; Strong cash compensation mentioned
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
8+ years customer-facing technical roles
Hands-on API gateway implementation experience
Kubernetes proficiency required
Major cloud provider experience AWS Azure GCP
Linux and DevOps fundamentals knowledge
Nice-to-have
Application development background preferred
Open source software company experience
Java Python or Lua programming skills
Strong desire to solve hard problems
Excellent communication for complex topics
Key Requirements
US Citizenship required for government support
8+ years in professional services or product support
Experience with VMs or Kubernetes container infrastructure