Kong

Staff Solutions Engineer (UK)

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1 month ago
London, United KingdomStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Support field sales by explaining the value of Kong API Management and Connectivity solutions.
  • Build trusted customer relationships from discovery and requirements gathering through product reviews, demos, and production.
  • Support proofs of concept throughout the evaluation process.
  • Onboard and train new customers and identify revenue potential with existing customers.
  • Coordinate with support, product, and engineering teams to prioritize customer needs.
  • Create technical documentation for DevOps, implementation, and services engagements.
  • Contribute to lead generation through blog posts, webinars, and industry events.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of pre-sales Solutions Engineering or relevant experience at a SaaS, open-source, or enterprise software company.
  • Experience working with open-source technology.
  • Foundational understanding of API management, integration, cloud computing trends, and open-source business models.
  • Ability to present to and lead discussions with C-level and director-level executives, Product Managers, and Engineers.
  • Experience with API gateways or service meshes is preferred.
  • Experience with Docker or Kubernetes is a bonus.
  • Strong knowledge of NGINX, HTTP, AWS, Postgres, and/or Cassandra is a bonus.
  • Fluency working with Linux operating systems is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of DCOS/Mesos and Docker Swarm is a plus.

Tech Stack

Categories

Solutions Engineering
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1,001-5,000 employees
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