Kong API Gateway Engineer

• Kong Engineering: Implement, configure, integrate, validate, and troubleshoot Kong Enterprise and Kong Konnect components, plugins, policies, routes, certificates, and runtime groups.
• Developer Portal & Governance: Configure Kong developer portal capabilities, self-service onboarding integration points, and API catalog publications.
• Automation & GitOps: Develop and maintain GitOps and configuration-as-code artifacts (e.g., decK) within Government-owned CI/CD environments.
• Migration & Dual-Run: Support migration wave preparation, test execution, defect resolution, rollback validation, and dual-run troubleshooting.
• Telemetry & Enablement: Integrate gateway telemetry and logging with monitoring platforms (Prometheus/AppDynamics/ELK) and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.

• Experience:
• At least 5 years of API platform or integration engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on Kong (Kong Gateway Enterprise and/or Kong Konnect) experience in production environments.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of Kong plugins, declarative configuration, decK, GitOps workflows, and OpenAPI specifications.
• API security integration: OAuth 2.0 / OIDC, mTLS, JWT validation, and rate limiting.
• Kubernetes or OpenShift-based gateway deployment patterns.
• Clearance & Security:
• Must possess U.S. work authorization.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Moderate Risk Public Trust (MBI level) background investigation.

• Target Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 / year (Note: Final offer is subject to candidate experience and expectations), * Salary & Contingency Confirmation: State your expected salary range and confirm your availability for a contingent start in November 2026.
• Alex AI Assessment: Complete an automated AI assessment interview through Alex AI. (Candidates achieving a score of 80/100 or higher will advance to recruiter review).
• Recruiter Screening Call: Connect with our recruiting team to discuss your hands-on technical experience, federal background/suitability, and contract alignment.
• Final Technical Review & Selection: Final candidate slate submission and formal placement consideration.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

At The C.A.S.E. Engineering Group, we specialize in cybersecurity advisory services, modernizing IT architectures, developing IT strategic plans, and engineering innovative systems and software. C.A.S.E. stands for Cybersecurity, Architecture, Strategy, and Engineering. We take a balanced, tailored approach to solving unique organizational challenges while leveraging industry best practices for long-term success.

This position supports a mission-critical federal enterprise integration environment undertaking a phased modernization from a legacy enterprise API gateway to a next-generation platform.