API Gateway Engineer (Kong) / C2H / For USC/

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • Posted 12 days ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6+ mo(s)

Skills

KONG
API GATEWAY
APIGATEWAY
ORCHESTRATION
ORCHESTRATIONS
DYNATRACE
ELK
API
APIS

Job Details

API Gateway Engineer (Kong)
Fort Mill, SC (Hybrid: 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)

We are looking for a highly skilled API Gateway Engineer with hands-on expertise in Kong API Gateway to join our team in Fort Mill, SC. This is a Contract-to-Hire role, offering an exciting chance to work on cutting-edge API management, integration, and automation in a hybrid setup.

Key Responsibilities:

  • API Gateway Management - Deploy, configure, and manage Kong API Gateway across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • API Development & Integration - Design and implement APIs, custom plugins, and orchestrations with backend services.
  • Security & Performance - Enforce API security policies (OAuth2, JWT, mTLS), optimize performance, and ensure high availability.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting - Use tools like Dynatrace/ELK for proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
  • Collaboration & Documentation - Work with cross-functional teams and maintain detailed API and system documentation.
  • Automation & Best Practices - Support CI/CD, automate deployments, and apply API management best practices with Terraform.

Required Qualifications:
  • Proven experience with Kong API Gateway (architecture, functionalities, plugin development).
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specs, OIDC, microservices architecture.
  • Proficiency in Lua/Python scripting and DevOps tools (Git, Git Actions, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform) and API security standards (OAuth, OIDC, Auth0).
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Certifications in Kong or related API technologies.
  • Experience with API testing tools (Postman, JMeter, Insomnia).
  • Familiarity with IBM DataPower/Websphere MQ.
  • Experience with Confluence documentation.
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