Kong Developer

Job Description Roles & 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. Desired Candidate Profile · 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). · Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, JMeter, Insomnia). Employment Type Full Time Company Industry RecruitmentPlacement FirmExecutive Search Department / Functional Area Software DevelopmentApplication Development (IT Software) Keywords Plugin DevelopmentSolutions Architect API GatewayDevOps Engineer API FocusAPI Gateway SpecialistKong GatewayBackend Engineer API GatewayAPI Platform EngineerLua Scripting Get real-time job updates only on our App