Overview
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Contract - W2
Skills
Management
Orchestration
High Availability
Dynatrace
API Management
Access Control
Terraform
RESTful
Web Services
Microservices
Scripting
Lua
Python
DevOps
Git
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Docker
Kubernetes
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
API
OAuth
OIDC
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Debugging
Communication
Collaboration
API QA
POSTMAN
Apache JMeter
IBM Websphere DataPower
IBM WebSphere MQ
Confluence
Documentation
Job Details
Role: Kong Architect/Developer
Duration: 12 month + contract
STRONG PREFERENCE FOR 2 days a week in New York City, NY / Tempe, AZ / Fort Mill, SC/ Boston, MA / San Diego, CA / Austin, TX OR Remote for a rockstar candidate
Key Responsibilities:
API Gateway Management:
Deploy, configure, and manage Kong API Gateway instances in various environments (on-premises, cloud, hybrid).
API Development and Integration:
Design, develop, and implement APIs using Kong, including custom plugins and integrations with backend services. Good knowledge on API Orchestration.
Security and Performance:
Implement and enforce API security policies (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, mTLS), optimize API performance, and ensure high availability and reliability.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
Implement monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Dynatrace/ELK) to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless API operation.
Collaboration and Documentation:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (development, operations, security) to ensure seamless integration and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs, configurations, and procedures.
Automation and Best Practices:
Participate in CI/CD processes, contribute to automation and deployment pipelines, and advocate for API management best practices (versioning, documentation, access control). Terraform automations are must.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
Proven experience with Kong API Gateway, including its architecture, functionalities, and plugin development.
API Design Principles:
Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications, OIDC, and experience with web services and microservices architectures.
Scripting and Tools:
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python) and experience with DevOps principles and tools (e.g., Git, Git Actions, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
Cloud and Security:
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and API security tools (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, Auth0).
Problem-Solving and Communication:
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Certifications in Kong or related technologies.
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).
Experience with specific integration platforms (e.g.,IBM DataPower/Websphere MQ).
Experience with confluence documentation.
Duration: 12 month + contract
STRONG PREFERENCE FOR 2 days a week in New York City, NY / Tempe, AZ / Fort Mill, SC/ Boston, MA / San Diego, CA / Austin, TX OR Remote for a rockstar candidate
Key Responsibilities:
API Gateway Management:
Deploy, configure, and manage Kong API Gateway instances in various environments (on-premises, cloud, hybrid).
API Development and Integration:
Design, develop, and implement APIs using Kong, including custom plugins and integrations with backend services. Good knowledge on API Orchestration.
Security and Performance:
Implement and enforce API security policies (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, mTLS), optimize API performance, and ensure high availability and reliability.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting:
Implement monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Dynatrace/ELK) to proactively identify and resolve issues, ensuring seamless API operation.
Collaboration and Documentation:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (development, operations, security) to ensure seamless integration and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs, configurations, and procedures.
Automation and Best Practices:
Participate in CI/CD processes, contribute to automation and deployment pipelines, and advocate for API management best practices (versioning, documentation, access control). Terraform automations are must.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Expertise:
Proven experience with Kong API Gateway, including its architecture, functionalities, and plugin development.
API Design Principles:
Strong understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI specifications, OIDC, and experience with web services and microservices architectures.
Scripting and Tools:
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python) and experience with DevOps principles and tools (e.g., Git, Git Actions, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
Cloud and Security:
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and API security tools (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, Auth0).
Problem-Solving and Communication:
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills.
Desired Qualifications:
Certifications in Kong or related technologies.
Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).
Experience with specific integration platforms (e.g.,IBM DataPower/Websphere MQ).
Experience with confluence documentation.
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