Software Engineer 2 - Logs/Traces

Kong is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for Logs/Traces to join their team in Bangalore, India. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining microservices that power Kong Konnect, the Service Connectivity Platform. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in developing complex software solutions, with a focus on log ingestion, indexing, and search at scale.

Key responsibilities include:

• Implementing and maintaining high bandwidth logging and tracing services
• Developing efficient solutions using distributed and multi-tenant cloud storage and streaming systems
• Creating cloud systems resilient to regional and zonal outages
• Participating in on-call rotations to support production services
• Writing and maintaining automated tests
• Mentoring team members

Required skills:

• Proficiency with OpenSearch/Elasticsearch and full-text search engines
• Experience with streaming platforms like Kafka or AWS Kinesis
• Operational experience with large-scale, high-performance internet services
• Expertise in JVM languages such as Java and Scala
• Experience with AWS and cloud platforms for SaaS teams
• Understanding of cloud-native systems like Kubernetes, Gitops, and Terraform

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that directly impacts Kong's customers and success. The position requires 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home.

Kong is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join a team that's shaping the future of API and service connectivity in the cloud!