Key Responsibilities
API Gateway Development & Management
Configure and manage Kong Gateway for high-volume traffic.
Build and management solutions across microservices.
Develop custom Kong plugins using Lua or Go for performance and security.
Deployment & Automation
Automate build, deployment, and release workflows using CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
Support containerized and Kubernetes-based settings.
Observability & Monitoring
Strengthen platform observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and logging solutions.
Troubleshoot API performance, routing, and security issues.
Collaboration & Governance
Work with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Security, Cloud, Product).
Define API standards, governance models, and lifecycle processes.

Required Skills
Core Expertise
Hands-on experience with Kong Gateway (OSS/Enterprise).
Robust knowledge of API Management (Apigee,



MuleSoft, AWS API Gateway, Azure APIM, Tyk also valued).
Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD pipelines.
Experience with multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or OpenShift.
Programming & Integration
Proficiency in Go, Lua, Python, Java, or Node.js for backend/integration logic.
Experience with REST, GraphQL, event-driven architectures.
Security
Deep knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, rate limiting, throttling.

Preferred Experience
Years of Experience: Typically 5–10 years in API development, integration, or backend engineering.
Certifications: Kong Certification is highly valued.
Bonus Skills: Service mesh (Istio, Kuma), Kafka/event-driven systems, SaaS platform development

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