Want to hire Kong developer? Then you should know!
How and where is Kong used?
- Microservices Management: Centralized API gateway for microservices architecture
- Load Balancing: Distributing incoming network traffic across multiple servers
- API Analytics: Monitoring and analyzing API traffic for performance and security
- Security: Implementing authentication, authorization, and encryption for APIs
- Service Mesh: Connecting, securing, and managing microservices communication
- Serverless Computing: Integrating serverless functions with APIs
- Traffic Control: Regulating and controlling API traffic flow
- Hybrid Cloud Deployment: Facilitating deployments across on-premises and cloud environments
- DevOps Automation: Streamlining API deployment and management processes
- Multi-Cloud Support: Managing APIs across different cloud providers
Compare Junior, Middle, Senior, and Expert/Team Lead Kong Developer roles
Seniority Name | Years of experience | Responsibilities and activities | Average salary (USD/year) |
---|---|---|---|
Junior | 0-2 years |
| $50,000 |
Middle | 2-5 years |
| $70,000 |
Senior | 5-8 years |
| $90,000 |
Expert/Team Lead | 8+ years |
| $120,000 |
Quick Facts about Kong.
- Kong Software Development was created in 2011 by Marco Palladino.
- The most popular project types using Kong are API gateways.
- The technology entry threshold for Kong is relatively low compared to other similar solutions.
- The most popular related technology to Kong is Docker containers.
- Fun fact: Kong’s name was inspired by the giant ape King Kong.
TOP Kong Related Technologies
- Python
- JavaScript
- Java
- HTML/CSS
- SQL
What are top Kong instruments and tools?
- Kong Gateway: API gateway by Kong Inc, released in 2015
- Kong Brain: Analytics tool by Kong Inc, released in 2018
- Kong Studio: API development tool by Kong Inc, released in 2020
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