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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Kong Developer - **Company:** Value Tech, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Github, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Lua (Scripting Language), Routing, Nginx, OAuth, Open Source Technology, OpenID, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Openid Connect, JSON Web Token, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Service Discovery, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, Data Logging, Scripting, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Software Security, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Software Troubleshooting, Multi-Cloud, Caching, HybridCloud, Rate Limiting, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Terraform, Api Management, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/df7466bd-d150-4af9-9b6c-1c7a139486c1 ## About the Role * 10+ years of software development and API integration experience. * 4+ years of hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway (Enterprise or Open Source). * Strong experience with REST APIs, API Gateway architecture, and microservices. * Hands-on experience developing Kong plugins using Lua or Go. * Strong knowledge of API security: * OAuth 2.0 * OpenID Connect (OIDC) * JWT * mTLS * SSL/TLS * LDAP * Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm. * Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform). * Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform. * Strong scripting skills using Bash, Python, or Shell. * Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. * Knowledge of Kong Ingress Controller and Kubernetes networking. * Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills. * Experience with Git version control and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Nice to Have * Experience with GraphQL APIs. * Experience with Apache Kafka or event-driven architecture. * Exposure to NGINX, Envoy Proxy, or API Mesh technologies. * Experience with Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud deployments. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. ## Description Value Technology is seeking an experienced Kong Developer with 10+ years of overall IT experience and strong expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise API Management solutions using the Kong API Gateway platform. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in API Gateway administration, microservices architecture, API security, cloud platforms, and CI/CD automation. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance API solutions., * Design, develop, configure, and maintain Kong API Gateway for enterprise applications. * Build and manage RESTful APIs and API lifecycle management using Kong. * Configure Kong plugins for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, logging, caching, and traffic management. * Develop and deploy custom Kong plugins using Lua or Go. * Integrate Kong with Identity Providers using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, LDAP, and SAML. * Implement API security policies, encryption, SSL/TLS certificates, and access control. * Deploy and manage Kong in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. * Automate deployments using Terraform, Helm Charts, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. * Monitor API performance, troubleshoot production issues, and optimize gateway performance. * Collaborate with application development teams to onboard APIs and enforce governance standards. * Design highly available and scalable Kong Gateway deployments across cloud environments. * Implement API versioning, service discovery, routing, and load balancing strategies. * Create technical documentation, operational runbooks, and API standards. * Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and production support activities. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Dev Digest 103 - Superb Owl Trafficking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/388-dev-digest-103-superb-owl-trafficking)