Drive the creation and evolution of high-stakes assessment programs for Kong's platform as a Technical Certification Developer.
Posted by employer 1 month ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Technical Certification Developer at Kong is responsible for designing and managing high-stakes assessment programs that validate expertise in API technologies. This role requires strong skills in API development, Kubernetes, and technical documentation, along with a meticulous approach to creating scenario-based exam items. Ideal candidates will have a background in certification program development and a solid understanding of psychometric principles. Kong's focus on API and AI connectivity positions this role at the intersection of technology and education.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 3 months ago — first seen on Joblaze July 16, 2026. Last confirmed on Kong's careers page November 4, 2026.
- API appears in 0.9% of 5100 comparable mid other roles; Kubernetes appears in 0.9% of 5100 comparable mid other roles.
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Technical Instructor role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: API, Kubernetes.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Kong targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Technical Instructor role at Kong.
From the original posting
About the Role:
The technical instructor will be responsible for classroom and virtual delivery of Kong technical training. You will be working at a hectic and fast-paced startup as a member of the education team. This team is responsible for creating and delivering both online and instructor-led training to Kong customers and partners.
Above all, you’ll be acting as a stellar teammate for the rest of Kong.
What You’ll Do:
Working with a diverse team of people from all over the world
Deliver in-person and virtual instructor-led training offerings to diverse audiences including engineers, solutions architects, managers and operations personnel
Managing training sessions, addressing any issues that arise and keeping learners on track
Developing and optimizing curricula and associated training materials to support our internal and external training needs
Analyzing customer training requirements
Maintaining current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
What You'll Bring:
Show passion and determination about technology
Enjoy working with others and collaborating
Self-awareness and strong communication skills are a must
Thrive in an agile work environment that requires flexibility and self-direction
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects and deliverables
Prior experience in API management preferred
Proficient in Linux environments including Cloud and Development tooling
5+ years developing curriculum for technical or software training courses including instructor-led materials, self-paced e-learning modules, and job aids
Ability to cater to multiple learning methods and to match the appropriate methods with the subject matter and audience
Experience working with a content management system, knowledge base, and/or online reference for learning
Can explain the benefits of using APIs and API governance clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to travel to customer and Kong locations as-needed
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