Kong SME

Hybrid in Austin, TX, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 5 days ago
Contract W2
No Travel Required
Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Skills

  • API
  • API Management
  • API QA
  • Access Control
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Apache JMeter
  • Cloud Computing
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Confluence
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Continuous Integration
  • Debugging
  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Documentation
  • Dynatrace
  • Git
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • High Availability
  • IBM WebSphere MQ
  • IBM Websphere DataPower
  • Kubernetes
  • Management
  • Lua
  • Orchestration
  • Microservices
  • Microsoft Azure
  • OAuth
  • OIDC
  • POSTMAN
  • Problem Solving
  • Python
  • RESTful
  • Scripting
  • Terraform
  • Web Services

Summary

Kong SME

Introduction:

The Kong SME will be responsible for managing API Gateway instances, developing and integrating APIs using Kong, ensuring security and performance, troubleshooting issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and advocating for best practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Deploy, configure, and manage Kong API Gateway instances in various environments
  • Design, develop, and implement APIs using Kong
  • Implement and enforce API security policies
  • Monitor and troubleshoot API performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain documentation
  • Participate in CI/CD processes and advocate for best practices

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • Proven experience with Kong API Gateway
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and OpenAPI specifications
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (Lua, Python) and DevOps tools (Git, Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and API security tools (OAuth, OIDC)
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, communication, and collaboration skills

Desired Qualifications:

  • Certifications in Kong or related technologies
  • Experience with API testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Insomnia)
  • Experience with specific integration platforms (IBM DataPower/Websphere MQ)
  • Experience with Confluence documentation
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  • Dice Id: 10205111
  • Position Id: 8925527
  • Posted 5 days ago
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