Kong API Gateway Engineer

Overview

On Site
$50 - $55
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Kong API Gateway
OAuth2
JWT
mTLS
Dynatrace
Python
Git
Git Actions
CI/CD
Docker
Kubernetes

Job Details

Kong API Gateway Engineer

Fort Mill, SC

12 Months Contract

All Visas are fine

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.
    • 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.
    • 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).
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