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Senior Software Engineer, Kong Identity
Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer building low‑latency, multi‑tenant identity services for Konnect, focusing on OAuth 2.0/OIDC token issuance, validation, and tenant isolation using Python, Go, Kubernetes, and AWS.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement high‑performance token generation, validation, and introspection services in Python and Go.
- Architect multi‑tenant identity systems with strong isolation guarantees for Konnect’s platform.
- Develop and maintain OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect flows, client credential management, and claims generation APIs.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to automate identity workflows and improve developer experience.
- Deploy and scale services on Kubernetes clusters in AWS, ensuring reliability and security.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience, with deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0 and OIDC.
- Proficiency in Python and Go, plus experience with RESTful API design.
- Hands‑on experience deploying microservices on Kubernetes in AWS environments.
- Strong understanding of security best practices for authentication and authorization.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a passion for building scalable, low‑latency systems.
Skills
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