Staff Software Engineer, Konnect Core Platform

What this role involves

Kong is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for its Konnect Core Platform, focusing on architecting a multi-tenant identity platform. The role involves designing advanced token management, identity federation, and global infrastructure for sub-millisecond authentication latency. Candidates need 7+ years of experience in production identity platforms and deep expertise in OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and cryptographic protocols.

Skills this posting asks for

• oauth 2.0
• pkce
• mtls
• jwt
• openid connect
• oauth 2.1
• gnap
• saml
• ldap
• scim
• hsm
• cryptography
• multi-tenant architecture
• identity platform
• token management
• rate limiting
• anomaly detection
• fraud prevention
• federation
• sdk
• webhooks
• audit logging
• analytics
• observability

Requirements

• 7 years of experience
• Level: staff

From the employer’s posting

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