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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
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 be doing
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 we are looking for
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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About Kong:
Kong Inc., a leading developer of API and AI connectivity technologies, is building the infrastructure that powers the agentic era. Trusted by the Fortune 500 and startups alike, Kong's unified API and AI platform, Kong Konnect, enables organizations to secure, manage, accelerate, govern, and monetize the flow of intelligence across APIs and AI models. For more information, visit www.konghq.com.