PbAre you ready to power the World's connections? /b /ppIf you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but are still interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box - we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas, and have some interest and capabilities in others. /ppbAbout the role : /b /ppWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our development team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products, with a particular focus on Typescript and API-first development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in testing and development, with bonus points for experience with SaaS products. /ppJoin us in building a novel service catalog with secure, scalable, and reliable APIs. /ppbWhat you'll do /b /pulliYou will be an integral part of our Service Catalog team, working closely with developers to contribute to pull requests, understand new features, and proactively address inefficiencies. /liliYou should be capable of understanding new feature code when documentation is incomplete, engaging with team members in public channels to ask clarifying questions, and being self-motivated to identify and resolve inefficiencies as they arise. /liliYou will design and implement solutions to technical problems of moderate complexity. /liliSupport those services in production by participating in an on-call rotation. /liliWrite automated tests to ensure the behaviour of code and avoid regressions. /liliAnd any additional tasks required by your manager. /li /ulpbWhat you'll bring /b /pulli5+ years working in a team to develop, deliver, and maintain complex software solutions. /liliExperience developing and supporting a large-scale SaaS platform. /liliUnderstanding of and development with git and GitHub workflows. /liliFunctional testing experience, including defining test strategy, test planning, test case design, execution, and reporting. /liliSolid understanding of various Test Frameworks and Automation of frontend and backend systems - such as Cypress and Playwright. /liliAbility to prioritize test activities and testing tasks. /liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills. /li /ulpKong is THE cloud native API platform with the fastest, most adopted API gateway in the world (over 300m downloads!). Loved by developers and trusted with enterprises’ most critical traffic volumes, Kong helps startups and Fortune 500 companies build with confidence – allowing them to bring solutions to market faster with API and service connectivity that scales easily and securely. /pp83% of web traffic today is API calls! APIs are the connective tissue of the cloud and the underlying technology that allows software to talk and interact with one another. Therefore, we believe that APIs act as the nervous system of the cloud. Our audacious mission is to build the nervous system that will safely and reliably connect all of humankind! /ppFor more information about Kong, please visitkonghq.com or follow @thekonginc on Twitter. /ppWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. /ppJ-18808-Ljbffr /p #J-18808-Ljbffr