Kong Developer

We are seeking an experienced Kong Developer to join our remote team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing API gateways using Kong, ensuring high performance and security for our microservices architecture. This is a critical role for an individual who thrives in a distributed environment and can contribute significantly to our API infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and manage API gateways using Kong, including routing, authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.
• Implement custom plugins and extensions for Kong to meet specific business requirements.
• Monitor and troubleshoot API gateway performance and availability.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate new services with the API gateway.
• Ensure API security best practices are followed and implemented within Kong.
• Document API gateway configurations and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a Kong Developer or in a similar API gateway management role.
• Strong understanding of API design principles, RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in configuring and managing Kong Gateway.
• Experience with Lua programming for custom Kong plugins is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of security protocols (OAuth, JWT, API Keys).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work remotely with a dynamic and innovative team.
• Engaging projects focused on cutting-edge API management solutions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative work environment that fosters growth and learning.