API Gateway / Kong Developer

DICK, JAMES H
Boston, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 99K

Job location

Boston, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
API
Application Performance Management
Authentication Protocols
Software Debugging
DevOps
Python
Microsoft Office
OAuth
JSON Web Token
Software Deployment
Systems Integration
Cloud Platform System
Software Security
Backend
Containerization
Api Gateway
REST
Api Management
Microservices

Job description

  • Design, develop, and maintain API Gateway solutions using Kong.
  • Implement and manage APIs and microservices using Python and Java technologies.
  • Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Kong API Gateway in enterprise environments.
  • Perform API Gateway migration activities, including migration to Kong platform.
  • Develop scalable and secure microservices-based applications.
  • Integrate APIs with backend systems and third-party services.
  • Monitor API performance, security, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with architects, developers, DevOps, and business teams for end-to-end implementation.
  • Ensure adherence to API governance, security standards, and best practices.
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Requirements

We are looking for an experienced API Gateway / Kong Developer with strong expertise in Python, Java, and API Management technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway, microservices architecture, and API migration projects. Experience in Kong migration is highly preferred., * Strong experience in Python and Java development.

  • Hands-on expertise with Kong API Gateway.
  • Experience in API Management and Microservices Architecture.
  • Knowledge of REST APIs, API security, OAuth, JWT, and authentication mechanisms.
  • Experience with API Gateway configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting.
  • Exposure to containerization and cloud environments is a plus.
  • Experience in Kong migration projects is highly preferred.
  • Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills.

Benefits & conditions

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