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Kong
Actively Hiring
Kong’s unified cloud API platform delivers fast, reliable, secure digital experiences
  • B2B
  • Scale Stage
    Rapidly increasing operations
  • Top Investors
    This company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
  • +5

Cloud Operations Engineer 2

Posted: 1 month ago
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About the job

If 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.

About the role:

As a Cloud Operations Engineer 2, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve infrastructure issues, optimize system performance, and implement automation solutions to streamline processes. This role presents an exciting opportunity for individuals with 4+ years of experience in site reliability engineering to further develop their skills and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity is hybrid (Bangalore Based) with 3 days in office and 2 days work from home

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What you'll do:

  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues: Identifying and addressing technical issues, such as performance bottlenecks or system failures, to minimize downtime and maintain service continuity.
  • Automation and scripting: Developing and implementing automation scripts and tools to streamline operational tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance scalability.
  • Collaborate with software development and operations teams to design, implement, and maintain highly available and scalable infrastructure solutions.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent downtime or service disruptions.
  • Develop and maintain tools for automation, monitoring, and deployment to improve efficiency and reliability.
  • Participate in incident response and post-mortem analysis to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
  • Continuously evaluate and optimize system performance through capacity planning, performance tuning, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation and improve system reliability.
  • Work in a 24/7/365 service environment with On-call responsibilities
  • Willingness to work in 2 shifts to ensure coverage and overlap with both European and United States time zones. Flexibility in working hours may be required to participate in on-call rotations and address critical issues outside of regular business hours.

What you'll bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in site reliability engineering, infrastructure operations, or related roles.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Shell, or Go.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and networking concepts.
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or similar.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams.

Bonus Points:

  • Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate).
  • Experience with a Container orechstration platform (eg. Kubernetes)
  • Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.

About the company

Kong company logo

Kong

Actively Hiring
Kong’s unified cloud API platform delivers fast, reliable, secure digital experiences501-1000 Employees
  • B2B
  • Scale Stage
    Rapidly increasing operations
  • Top Investors
    This company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
  • Valuation $1B+
    This company has a valuation of $1B or more
  • 4.7
    Highly rated
    Kong is highly rated on Glassdoor, with 4.7 out of 5 stars
  • Recently funded
    Raised funding in the past six months
  • 4.4
    Work / Life Balance
    Employees rate Kong 4.4/5 on Glassdoor for work / life balance
  • 4.4
    Strong Leadership
    Employees rate Kong 4.4/5 on Glassdoor for faith in leadership
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Funding

AMOUNT RAISED
$169.1M
FUNDED OVER
7 rounds
Rounds
D
$100,000,000
Series D - Jan 2021+6

Founders

Marco Palladino
Founder • 3 years
San Francisco
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Augusto Marietti
Founder • 3 years
San Francisco
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