Senior Software Engineer (Kong API Gateway)

Job Description

This role supports the CTO's office of a large asset management company in managing the client's Kong API Gateway product. The position focuses on designing and developing backend applications, serverless components, and microservices that power enterprise-grade API management, security, and integration capabilities.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop backend applications, serverless functions, and microservices supporting enterprise API managementBuild and maintain REST APIs and API management solutions using Kong API Gateway and Kong KonnectDevelop and deploy serverless components using AWS LambdaCollaborate within a SCRUM team, following Agile methodologyImplement API security measures, including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSL/TLS, and mTLSSupport CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices for continuous deploymentMonitor and troubleshoot production systems using CloudWatch and SplunkRequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus5+ years of experience designing and developing backend applications, serverless architectures, microservices, REST APIs, and API management solutionsPractical experience with Kong API Gateway, Kong Konnect, REST APIs, API Management, API SecurityProficiency in Node.js and/or PythonKnowledge of AWS services: ECS, S3, Lambda, CloudFormation, Route 53, IAM, Secrets ManagerExperience with DevOps and observability tools, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, GitOps, CI/CD pipelines, Bash, CloudWatch, and SplunkExperience with most of the following technologies: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, SSL/TLS, mTLSExperience working within a SCRUM team and Agile methodologyExcellent communication skills, fluent in English, with the ability to work in a client-facing capacityNice to haveAnthropic Claude / Claude API integration Prompt engineeringWe offerWe gather like-minded people:Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernizationSupportive team and agile, startup-like cultureHybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within PolandChance to work abroad for up to 60 days annuallyBusiness-driven relocation opportunitiesWe provide growth opportunities:Career development programsThought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programsCertification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)English classesWe cover it all:Stable payParticipation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discountBenefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)Referral bonuses up to $2,000Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and moreCorporate, social and well-being eventsPlease, note:Benefits listed above are available to employees onlyWe are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individuallyWe will reach out to selected candidates exclusivelyEPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.