Senior Kong API Developer

Kong API GW

We are looking for an experienced Kong
Administrator cum Developer responsible for designing, developing, and
implementing API solutions using Kong API Gateway. Candidate will work closely
with engineers and product managers to ensure that APIs are secure, scalable,
and meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design, develop, and configure
Kong entities (services, routes, plugins, caching, API management, etc.).

·         Develop custom Lua scripts for
advanced functionality.

·         Integrate Kong with existing
APIs and backend systems.

·         Manage API security, including
authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.

·         Implement traffic management
features like load balancing and caching.

·         Monitor, alert, and debug Kong
performance and troubleshoot any issues.

·         Automate Kong configurations
as part of a DevOps pipeline.

·         Develop and maintain API
documentation using the Kong Developer Portal.

·         Stay up-to-date on the latest
Kong features and best practices.

·         Create, customize, and
maintain Kong plugins to extend capabilities. Implement request and response
transformations based on customer needs.

·         Apply Role-Based Access
Control (RBAC) for securing API endpoints.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

·         Proven experience as a Kong
Administrator and Developer, with a deep understanding of Kong's architecture
and functionalities.

·         Strong understanding of API
design principles (RESTful APIs, OpenAPI specifications).

·         Experience with web services
and micro services architectures.

·         Proficiency in scripting
languages (e.g., Lua, Python).

·         Experience with DevOps
principles and tools (e.g., Git, CI/CD).

·         Excellent problem-solving and
debugging skills.

·         Strong communication and
collaboration skills.

·         Certifications in Kong or
equivalent.

·         Solid understanding of
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) implementations.

·         Experience with Kubernetes and
Kong Ingress.

·         Experience with cloud
platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

·         Experience with API security
tools (e.g., OAuth, OIDC, Auth0).